1999 FORD F-350
13 recalls, 531 complaints - 72 TSBs
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
02V068000 Mar 11, 2002
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE CONTROLLER AND VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A ... Read more
99V311000 Nov 4, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND 8 FOOT BOXES, MAY NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH TEST, A FUEL TANK VAPOR RECOVERY VALVE SEPARATED INTERNALLY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVE... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOP PLATE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE FRAME TO PREVENT RECOVERY VALVE CONTACT WITH A FRAME CROSSMEMBER DURING THE IMPACT SEQUENCE.
99V219000 Aug 12, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 M... Read more
Consequence
DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR.
99V093001 Apr 27, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" AND 8" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 21, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." SIX ATTACHMENT BOLTS (M12 BOL... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL AUGMENT THE BOX-TO-CHASSIS ATTACHMENT BY INSTALLING BOX-TO-CHASSIS RETAINING CABLES.
99V093002 Apr 27, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 4, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FUEL TANK LOCATOR BRACKET DU... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK LOCATOR BRACKET WITH A SIMILAR BRACKET WHOSE DESIGN HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCORPORATE MORE ROUNDED SURFACES WHERE CONTACT WITH THE TANK OCCURS.
99V062001 Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
98V303000 Dec 1, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.
98V116000 May 29, 1998
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Consequence
IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.
98V101000 May 15, 1998
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY SINGLE REAR WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN ENGAGED WITH A FORCE OF 125 POUNDS APPLIED TO THE PARK BRAKE FOOT CONTROL, MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20 DEGREE GRADE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE ... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL BURNISH THE PARKING BRAKE USING A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE.
98V056000 Mar 12, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.
Consequence
IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.
98V055000 Mar 10, 1998
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
Consequence
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.
Complaint Statistics
531 total complaints
60 crashes 12 fires 28 injuries 5 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 56 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 35 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 30 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 20 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 19 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 14 |
| STEERING | 13 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 13 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 |
SUSPENSION
Jun 2, 2022
Incident date: Feb 2, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determ... Read more
STEERING
Jul 7, 2021
Incident date: Jul 7, 2021
This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford
SUSPENSION
Jul 7, 2021
Incident date: Jul 7, 2021
This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford
STEERING
Oct 5, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS AVAILABLE WHILE TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT HOWEVER, WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE TURNING ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2018
Incident date: Oct 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A D... Read more
Crash
1 deaths
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 8, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 8, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2018
Incident date: Jul 8, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ON... Read more
TIRES
Jul 9, 2018
Incident date: May 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING DOWN QUICKLY AND UNEVENLY, BUT THE REAR TIRES SHOWED NO FAILURES. THE LOCAL ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 29, 2016
01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 29, 2016
01/2016: VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN HOME FROM WORK WHEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. LATER IT WAS DETERMINED THIS RESULTED FROM FAILURE OF #7 CYLINDER INJECTOR UNIT, BELIEVED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO DELAMINATION INSIDE OF FUEL TA... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350, EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA WHEELS, SIZE: 16 X 6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WHEELS VIBRATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SPOKES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE WHEEL AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. TH... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM HEAD ON STARTUP.
SUSPENSION
Jun 28, 2016
Incident date: Dec 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY BRACKET... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Apr 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOST ALL AIR AFTER TAKING TIRE AND WHEEL IN TO GET FIXED THE TIRE SHOP SAID THE WHEEL HAD SEPERATED CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOOSE AIR LEFT FRONT TIRE NOW LOOSING AIR I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEMS ON FORD F350 1TON ... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 1, 2016
Incident date: May 29, 2016
BOTH FRONT ALUMINUM RIMS CRACKED, FIRST ONE I REPAIRED IN 2006 THE SECOND ONE JUST HAPPENED AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE. 120 K ON TRUCK. DEALER TOLD ME NOTHING HE COULD DO ON THE FIRST ONE. THESE RIMS ARE DEFINITELY DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE!
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES, THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT APPRO... Read more
TIRES
Feb 6, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: X RADIAL LT, AND TIRE SIZE: 265/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED.... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 4, 2014
Incident date: Jul 28, 2014
DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2014
Incident date: Jul 28, 2014
DRIVING MY 1999 FORD F350 DIESEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HEARD A THUMP AND LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO TRAFFIC, PULLED OVER WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, AROUND ANOTHER 100 FEET. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND AND UNDER TRUCK, TO DISCOVER FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ALONG THE HIG... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FUEL STRAPS WERE DISCONNECTED AND COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
LARGE AMOUNT OF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT ON DRIVEWAY MAKING TRUCK UNABLE TO DRIVE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Feb 2, 1999
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEFECT WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M... Read more
TIRES
Sep 9, 2013
Incident date: Sep 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350 WITH UNIROYAL LIBERATOR TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 26, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING GEAR AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WOULD NEED REPLACING AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V068000 (PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTION... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 19, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE METAL SURROUNDING THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS SEPARATING AND CAUSING A LEAK. ALSO, THE RIDGES ON THE ROOF WERE SEPARATING AND CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE ... Read more
STEERING
Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Jan 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TH... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 8, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
I OWN A 1999 FORD F-350 I PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AT 8 PM ON JANURARY 1 AND WOKE UP AT TO A LOUD BOOM AT 5 AM IN THE MORNING . FORD SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE ON DECEMBER 30 WAS GOING TO SET A APPOINTMENT ON JANURARY 2 UNFORTUNATELY THE TRUCK BURNED MONDAY MORNING. ALSO HAVE A FORD EXPEDITION LOOKED UP ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 13, 2011
Incident date: Nov 11, 2011
REAR FUEL TANK STRAP THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IN POSITION FAILED. IN 2003 FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK TO INSTALL SAFETY STRAPS AROUND THE FUEL TANK IN CASE THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE MAIN STRAPS. WHEN THE REAR STRAP FAILED THE SAFETY STRAP FAILED AND THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE TANK IN THE TRUC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 26, 2011
Incident date: Apr 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 PICK UP. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE FUEL STRAPS DETACHED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN CANADA AND SHIPPED TO GERMANY APROX. JUNE 2000. BECAUSE OF MUCH CORROSION AT THE CHASSIS I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE CHEAP BITUMEN PROTECTION AND TO COVER THE CHASSIS WITH SPECIAL PAINTS. DOING THIS, I DISCOVERED, THAT THE IRON BELTS OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY ATTACKED BY ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 26, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2011
1999 FORD F-350. UNIT #1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE THE GUARDRAIL OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. UNIT #1 CAME TO A CONTROLLED STOP AFTER STRIKING THE GUARDRAIL. *LN ACCORDING... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DUAL WHEEL STUDS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EIGHT DEFECTIVE WHEEL STUDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SUSPENSION
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD POP SOUND COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, SECONDS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY GUARD RAIL. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Jan 30, 2010
Incident date: Jul 26, 2009
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED ON 7-26-09 I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO FORT WORTH FROM AUSTIN, TX FROM A TRADE SHOW WHEN ABOUT 3:00 PM ON HWY I-35E 19 MILES SOUTH OF WACO TX THE I FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION AND THUMPING IN THE FRONT. I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK IT OUT WHEN FRONT LEFT T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 28, 2009
Incident date: Jul 25, 2009
I HAVE A 1999 FORD F-350 WITH THE V-10 ENGINE AND ONLY 60,000 MILES. COMING BACK FROM DENVER - NOT HAULING ANYTHING - THE ENGINE BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT AND WELL DOCUMENTED ON FORD PROBLEMS.COM. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND THE POSSIBLE SAFETY I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 19, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
I HAVE A 1999 FORD F350. I HAVE THE BRAKES WORKED ON 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN THE 5 YEARS SINCE THE TRUCK FROM MY FATHER IN LAW. THE FRONT START TO SHAKE VERY HARD AND FINAL SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACE THE CALIPERS REPLACED AND THE ROTORS TURNED. I HAVE ONLY PUT 60,000 MILES ON THIS TRU... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Mar 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 2, 2008
DRIVING ON BLACKTOP DIVIDE HIGHWAY AND THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE (CORRODED THROUGH) LETTING THE SPARE TIRE DROP OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. THE TIRE THEN ROLLED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND JUST MISSED HITTING AN ON COMING CAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER FROM WHAT I ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 13, 2007
Incident date: Sep 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE TIRE. FOUR WEEKS LATER, ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 29, 2007
Incident date: Jun 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN AIR BUBBLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TIRE PLUS STORE WHERE IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED, HOWEVER, THERE WERE FOUR AIR BUBBLES IN THE T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 19, 2006
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
FUEL DRAIN O RING FAILS ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE DURING OPERATION IN FORD AMBULANCES F350 BUILT IN 1999. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 28, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, A THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT SLOWED THE VEHICLE TO 5 MPH, AND PULLED OVER A MILE LATER. THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC. THIS IS A CONTINEN... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Feb 14, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 14, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IMMEDIATELY DEPLOYED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TRA... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS:RIM
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT RIMS CRACKED. THE FIRST RIM CRACKED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO AND WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND RIM HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THIS STARTED WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK ON THE SPOKE, THEN AFTER DRIVING THE CRACK WENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. *AK
TIRES
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 6, 2005
1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 6, 2005
1999 FORD F-350 LEFT REAR DUAL TIRES CAME OFF. *TS THE POLICE REPORTED STATED THE DUAL STUDS WERE ALL SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THE STUDS WERE BROKEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 19, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
1) CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ALWAYS SET & WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE IT WOULD NOT ALWAYS STOP. *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD F-350
72 manufacturer communications from 69 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
18406
Feb 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
04236
Nov 29, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH
18223
Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
031603
Aug 23, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR
16915
May 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17554
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
03174
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
03163
Aug 18, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) REAR AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TACTILE POPPING OR AUDIBLE CHATTERING NOISE. THIS POPPING NOISE/FEEL RESULTS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES AND DISCS (IN THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CASE) STICKING AN
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
01017
Oct 18, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC
15292
Oct 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT
15157
Aug 1, 2001
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT NOISE CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT STABILITY BAR END LINKS. *YH
14952
May 1, 2001
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES WHEN OPERATED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00E12
Nov 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EMMISSION RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND CALIFORNIA WARM WEATHER CALIBRATION - PCM REPROGRAM. *TT
14455
Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT
14356
Sep 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
9811489
Jul 11, 2000
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THEY HAVE CONCERNS OF HAVING DIFFICULTIES INSTALLING THE CENTER ORNAMENT ON VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT
8207
Feb 1, 2000
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 10.50-INCH RING GEAR, FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK AT THE OUTBOARD END OF THE AXLE SHAFT(S). *TT
14356
Jan 1, 2000
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT
14253
Jan 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT
13470
Nov 1, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT
13384
Oct 1, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXHIBITING ABS CODES OF B2141 OR B2477 FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A GEM MODULE. *TT
13349
Oct 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT
13344
Oct 1, 1999
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME F350 SUPER DUTY DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT
7106
Sep 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE WINNERS OF THE EDSR OF THE MONTH QUALITY AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. *MJS
996875
Aug 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING ALL BRAKE CONCERNS ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING BRAKE NOISE. *TT
9913030
Aug 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS: BACKUP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, TRAILER BATTERY FEED INOPERATIVE OR ELECTRIC BRAKE POWER INOPERATIVE
9913127
Aug 1, 1999
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING 7.3L DIT VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/99 EXHIBITING A TURBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *TT
996747
Aug 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT.
99136
Jun 28, 1999
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE WEAR OF THE INNER REAR PAD. *TT
12905
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
9995
May 17, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLEARANCE CONCERNS WHEN USING THE VEHICLE TO TOW SOME GOOSE NECK AND 5TH WHEEL TRAILER APPLICATIONS. *TT
9982
May 3, 1999
010000 STEERING
CONCERNS WITH STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT
9982
May 3, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER HITTING BUMPS OR RUTS IN THE ROAD ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
99S09
May 1, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT
98B32
May 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELD(S). *TT
9942
Mar 8, 1999
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. *TT
5901
Mar 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
12611
Mar 1, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGHMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT
12562
Mar 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
98B32
Jan 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELDS. *TT
12248
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12100
Nov 1, 1998
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOME VEHICLE VIN NUMBERS WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *MJS
985055
Nov 1, 1998
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
CONDITION DESCRIBED AS NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING AREA. *TT
985159
Nov 1, 1998
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOME VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *TT
98209
Oct 12, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98-4719
Sep 1, 1998
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
REPEAT MESSAGE REVISED WILL HAVE TO RECONFIGURE GEM WITH SERVICE CARD IF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
98-4730
Sep 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REPEAT MESSAGE , REVISED CONCERNING ABS LIGHT ON AND 4 WABS CODES SET. *AK
98-4720
Sep 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT 7.3L DIT. *AK
98-4764
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER FROM TAKE OFF UNDER MODERATE TO HARD ACCELERATIONL. *TT
11768
Aug 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT
4651
Aug 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT
4637
Aug 1, 1998
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND 4WABS CODES SET. *TT
982452
Apr 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON THE EFFECT ON VEHICLES WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR. *YC
982463
Apr 1, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
A TEMPORARY TECHNICLA ASSISTANCE HOTLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982516
Apr 1, 1998
200000 WHEELS
CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *YC
982541
Apr 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT HAVE A STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES A COLD WEATHER IDLE KICKER FEATURE WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ELEVATE THE IDLE SPEED AFTER 130 SECONDS OF IDLING AT COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC
982693
Apr 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPRESSED CONCERNS INVOLVING THE REAR SEAT BACK OPERATION WHEN TRYING TO USE THE LOAD FLOOR OPTION. *YC
982721
Apr 1, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A POPPING / SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *YC
982740
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC
980312
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT
11508
Apr 1, 1998
160000 STRUCTURE
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR MOST ATTACHING BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER. *TT
983317
Feb 3, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE. *TT
983316
Feb 3, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT
983315
Feb 3, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT
9811264
Feb 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT
98130
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
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