1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY
3 recalls, 115 complaints - 111 TSBs
99V265000 Sep 20, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPA... Read more
Consequence
A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
98V304000 Dec 2, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND CAN FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.
98V070000 Apr 1, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURN TO IDLE.
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.
Complaint Statistics
115 total complaints
7 crashes 3 fires 6 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| TIRES | 8 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
STEERING
Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Apr 11, 2014
1999.5 FORD-F350 DIESEL STEERING SECTOR SHAFT SNAPPED. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF 1/4 TURN. IN PARKING LOT, SHAFT SNAPPED AND STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY WITHOUT ANY WHEEL MOVEMENT. LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION, ACTION # EA01009 (SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES) BUT NO RECALL. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 7, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2013
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTING FRONT AND REAR.....THE REAR STRAP BROKE ALLOWING FUEL TANK TO DROP. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2012
Incident date: Jun 30, 2012
VEHICLE HAD A FULL FUEL TANK (APPROX 38 GALLONS). VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING PLAZA. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE I FOUND THE GAS TANK HAD FALLEN TO THE GROUND. THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP HAD FAILED FROM CORROSION. THE FRONT STRAP WAS STILL INTACT BUT SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL. FUEL LINES IN... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 3, 2012
Incident date: Jun 2, 2012
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 1999, AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM UNTIL 2005 WHEN THE FIRST SPARK PLUG BLOW. IT COST ME $520.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME THE PLUG BLOW (2007), IT COST ME $620.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND REPAIRED. YESTERDAY (06/02/2012), IT COST ME $740.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. INSURANCE VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH COMPONENT WAS SOURCE OF IGNITION IN FIRE. HALF MY HOUSE BURNED DOWN AS A RESULT OF FIRE. *KB
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. INSURANCE VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH COMPONENT WAS SOURCE OF IGNITION IN FIRE. HALF MY HOUSE BURNED DOWN AS A RESULT OF FIRE. *KB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: May 29, 2011
AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AND CONTINUING ON THE HIGHWAY, WE BEGAN TO SMELL GAS FUMES. UPON OUR ARRIVAL AT HOME, WE NOTICED THE GAS TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINE AND FRONT STRAP. THE REAR STRAP HAD BROKE (FROM RUST) AND FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS OFTEN BROKEN OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 28, 2011
Incident date: Jun 10, 2011
HAVE HAD MY FORD F250 FOR A FEW YEARS. IT HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES ON IT. THE FRAME IS ROTTING AND IS IN NEED OF A REPLACEMENT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN THIS ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WIT MANY FORD FRAMES FROM 1997 TO 2004. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 24, 2011
Incident date: May 20, 2011
5.4L FORD TRITON ENGINE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AT 84,000, AT 110,128 SPARK PLUG ON #7 CYLINDER CAME LOOSE AND BLEW OUT. FUEL AIR MIXTURE COMES OUT THE SPARK PLUG HOLE WHICH IS DANGEROUS(HAS BEEN KNOWN TO START ENGINE FIRES). THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE ALUMINUM HEADS NOT HAVING ENOUGH THREAD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 3, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2008
ON MY F-250 SUPER DUTY THE #4 SPARK PLUS BLEW OUT CAUSING IT TO RUN BAD AND FUEL FUME TO ESCAPE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. FRIEND HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES SO FAR. I'VE ONLY DRIVEN 9,000 MILES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT EACH TIME IT HAPPENS AT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 3, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2008
ON MY F-250 SUPER DUTY THE #4 SPARK PLUS BLEW OUT CAUSING IT TO RUN BAD AND FUEL FUME TO ESCAPE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. FRIEND HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES SO FAR. I'VE ONLY DRIVEN 9,000 MILES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT EACH TIME IT HAPPENS AT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 24, 2011
Incident date: Jan 23, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, OR IDLE IN TRAFFIC, THE DIESEL ENGINE IN MY1999 FORD F250 DIES, LEAVING ME STRANDED IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. I HAVE REPLACED 2 IN THE LAST 6 MOS. AT MY COST. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2011
Incident date: Dec 27, 2010
THE CLUTCH THROWOUT BEARING WAS MADE IN PLASTIC WHICH CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO GO OUT FAST AND DAMAGE THE CLUTCH FINGER,IT MAY CAUSE A FATAL IF IT HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC,MORE EVER IT GETS EXPENSIVE ESP. WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO IT TWICE IN A YEAR BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT IS LIFE. *TR
Crash
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 2010
Incident date: Feb 13, 2009
TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 130,000 MILES. IT IS A 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY XLT. TRUCK IS LOUDER WITH A RATTLE TO IT NOW. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE CONFIRMED IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING TO GET IT REPAIRED. *TR
TIRES
Sep 3, 2009
Incident date: Aug 20, 2009
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A DIFFERENCE IN THE RIDE AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH WAS NOT THERE ON THE PREVIOUS DAY. IT FELT LIKE AN UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND A VIBRATION. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION 50 MILES FROM WHERE I STARTED AND LOOKED AT ALL OF MY TIRES. VISUALLY THERE WAS N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V265000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEACTIVATED IN EITHER DECEMBER OF 2007 OR JANUARY OF 2008 TO AVOID A POTENTIAL FIRE AS DESCRIBED IN THE NOT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 MOTORHOME FORD F SUPER DUTY SPEED CONTROL SENSOR WAS DISCONNECTED BY FORD. CUSTOMER STATED THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE SPEED SENSOR DUE TO NOT HAVING THE PARTS TO FIX IT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM 3 YEARS WITH THE SPEED CONTROL RECALL AND THE PART NEVER COME IN. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
AT ABOUT 55,000 MILE THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RANDOMLY STOP. IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. AFTER A WHILE IT BEGAN TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN AND NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK LOOKED AT, I REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS). I A... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Sep 13, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2006
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE END CAME OFF OF THE CABLE FROM WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Apr 5, 2005
THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK. TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE FOR NO REASON AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING JUST SHUT DOWN LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKING POWER OR ANY STEERING. THIS IN TURN ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK INVOLVING SEVERAL AUTOMOBILES. FROM THERE I HAD IT TOW... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 23, 2006
Incident date: Jan 4, 2006
FUEL LEAK ON H2O DRAIN VALVE AT FUEL FILTER ON 1999 7.3 POWER STROKE FORD TRUCK. THIS IS A WIDE SREAD PROBLEM AS THE DEALERSHIP IS SELLING 3 TO 4 OF THESE VALVES PER WEEK.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Jul 9, 2005
DRIVING 1999 F250 SUPERDUTY SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION. LATER FOUND RUPTURED CORRODED REAR BRAKE LINE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE, DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT EFFECTIVE IN ALLOWING ALTERNATE BRAKE CIRCUIT TO SLOW TRUCK CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 19, 2005
Incident date: Feb 18, 2005
1999 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL PICKUP (63K MILES), TRUCK WOULD START WITH NO DASH CLUSTER GAUGES OR LIGHTS AND NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. I HAD THE TRUCK DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND SCAN TOOL INDICATED THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED AND STILL SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO LOCA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 10, 2004
Incident date: Mar 4, 2003
ON ACCLERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP,SINCE PURCHASE.I GET A CLUNK OR A JOLT.NOT ALWAYS BUT OFTEN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2003
AT LOW SPEED, SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE, CAUSING LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND GASOLINE FUMES WERE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT HIGH SPEED WITH ENGINE UNDER LOAD WHEN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS NOT SAFE OR POSSIBLE, THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE LARGE AMOU... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 18, 2003
FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A RECALL OF MY TRUCK (1999 FORD F-250) THAT IS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. THE RECALL IS FOR A FAULTY PARKING BRAKE, AND MINE HAS BROKEN AS NOTED IN THE RECALL. WHAT IF ANY RECORURSE DO I HAVE THROUGH YOUR AGENCY TO FORCE FORD TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE? THE INFO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Oct 24, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL EVENTUALLY CAME BACK UP, BUT UPON DEPRESSING IT AGAIN THE PEDAL STAYED DOWN ON THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CLUTCH FORK WAS DEFE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 3, 2003
Incident date: Sep 13, 2003
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE, CAUSING $3000.00 DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *JB
STRUCTURE
Apr 9, 2003
WATER LEAKED AT THE FRONT SLIDE OUT. THE FLOOR SHEARED OFF THE SIDEWALL IN THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER.*TS. A BROKEN WELD WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND EXTENDED OVER HANG,ALSO THE DASH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE BRACKETS WERE BROKE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Sep 8, 2002
THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT FORD HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS JUST "BLOWING OUT" OF THE HEADS IN NEWER FORD VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES THE COIL ON TOP OF THE SPARK TO SHATTER AGAINST THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE INJECTORS CONTINUE TO PUMP FUEL INTO THE CYLINDER. THE COIL IS PRODUCI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Sep 8, 2002
THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT FORD HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS JUST "BLOWING OUT" OF THE HEADS IN NEWER FORD VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES THE COIL ON TOP OF THE SPARK TO SHATTER AGAINST THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE INJECTORS CONTINUE TO PUMP FUEL INTO THE CYLINDER. THE COIL IS PRODUCI... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 11, 2002
BOTH TIMES IT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION. ONE COMPLETELY BLEW, THE OTHER JUST LOST THE TREAD. WE WERE TRAVELING, AND CHECKED WITH THE DEALER THERE FOR ANY RECALLS, WHICH THERE WERE NONE. WE DID NOT BRING THE 2 TIRES HOME WITH US, BUT LEFT THEM AT THE DEALER. WE HAVE RECEIPTS FOR THESE TWO REPLACEMEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2002
MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO LOW GEARS AND GRINDS GOING INTO HIGH GEARS DUE TO THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DEFECT. UNDER NORMAL AND ABOVE OPERATING TEMPS, WHEN CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN, THE HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY EXPANDS USING MORE HYDRAULIC OIL THAN THE SYSTEM CAN HOLD. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2002
MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO LOW GEARS AND GRINDS GOING INTO HIGH GEARS DUE TO THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DEFECT. UNDER NORMAL AND ABOVE OPERATING TEMPS, WHEN CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN, THE HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY EXPANDS USING MORE HYDRAULIC OIL THAN THE SYSTEM CAN HOLD. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Apr 20, 2002
MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY WIFE AND I WERE INJURED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN MY 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APRIL 20TH,ON MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO A FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING / BRAKE ASSIST PUMP. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND MY WIFE SUSTAINED A SEVERE NECK STRAIN AND MI... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Apr 20, 2002
MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY WIFE AND I WERE INJURED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN MY 1999 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED APRIL 20TH,ON MY DRIVEWAY DUE TO A FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING / BRAKE ASSIST PUMP. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND MY WIFE SUSTAINED A SEVERE NECK STRAIN AND MI... Read more
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jul 18, 2002
THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34427 MILES AND WAS REPLACED BY PARK FORD. THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED AGAIN AT 70400 MILES. THE FAILURE CAUSES AXLE OIL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE BRAKE PADS. THE TRUCK IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 26, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2002
MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO LOW GEARS AND GRINDS GOING INTO HIGH GEARS DUE TO THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DEFECT. UNDER NORMAL AND ABOVE OPERATING TEMPS, WHEN CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN, THE HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY EXPANDS USING MORE HYDRAULIC OIL THAN THE SYSTEM CAN HOLD. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
RIGHT REAR CALIPERS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF ROTOR AND WORE DOWN TO CALIPER PISTONS, IN THE FIRST INCIDENT. TWO SUBSEQUENT OCCURRENCES, THE CALIPER REBUILD KITS HAVE LEAKED. THE FORD DEALER SAYS CALIPERS HAVE TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. IN DISCUSSIONS W/ PARTS HOUSES, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FOR HAULING AND THE DEALERS RESPONSE WAS THAT I WAS TOWING TOO HEAVY LOADS.. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I HAD TAKEN A TRIP WITH A TRAILER THAT HAD TRAILER BRAKES AND THANK GOD I MADE IT HOME..MY SON TOOK IT TO THE STORE AND WITH OUT WARNING HAD NO BRAKES COMING HOME THE LINES C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FOR HAULING AND THE DEALERS RESPONSE WAS THAT I WAS TOWING TOO HEAVY LOADS.. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I HAD TAKEN A TRIP WITH A TRAILER THAT HAD TRAILER BRAKES AND THANK GOD I MADE IT HOME..MY SON TOOK IT TO THE STORE AND WITH OUT WARNING HAD NO BRAKES COMING HOME THE LINES C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Feb 26, 2002
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE HESITATING DURING ACCELERATION AND INTERMITTENTLY STALLING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Dec 9, 2001
THE ABS IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL BRAKING AT STOP SIGHNS WHEN THERE IS A BUMP OR SLIPPERY SURFACE AND TAKES TO LONG TO RE-ENGAGE THE BRAKES ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN RELEASED, RESULTING IN NOT STOPING UNTIL YOU HAVE PASSED THROUGH THE SIGN. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Dec 4, 2001
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS UNDER 25,000 MILES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
WHEELS
Nov 29, 2001
IMPROPERLY DESIGNED WHEEL HOLE OPENINGS AND TIRE VALVES MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN DUAL REAR WHEEL TIRE PRESSURE AT SAFE LEVELS. OUR VEHICLES ARE BOX TYPE AMBULANCES MOUNTED ON FORD E-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS - AS ARE 90+% OF BOX TYPE AMBULANCES, MANY SMALL SCHOOL BUSES, RV'S, AND BOX TRUCKS,... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 31, 2001
STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP UNDER HARD BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN YOU NEED TO STEER AROUND SOMETHING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 25, 2001
FRONT ROTORS GET OUT OF ROUND AFTER ABOUT 12,000 MILES AND MUST BE TURNED. THIS IS TOO OFTEN AND SUGGESTS THEY ARE UNDERSIZED FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY NEED TO BE TURNED AGAIN AND I BELIEVE THAT THE ROTORS DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT FACING TO PERMIT THIS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 25, 2001
FRONT ROTORS GET OUT OF ROUND AFTER ABOUT 12,000 MILES AND MUST BE TURNED. THIS IS TOO OFTEN AND SUGGESTS THEY ARE UNDERSIZED FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY NEED TO BE TURNED AGAIN AND I BELIEVE THAT THE ROTORS DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT FACING TO PERMIT THIS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 12, 2001
THIS VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVETRAIN. UPON DECELERATING RAPIDLY IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR SOMETHING IN THE DRIVETRAIN BEGINS TO BANG BACK AND FORTH. SOMETIMES IT IS SO VIOLENT THAT THE VEHICAL IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY NOTICABLE ON ROUGH ROADS. I THINK THAT IN CERT... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 25, 2001
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
I WAS DRIVING, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE THEN BLEW. VERY SCARY. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE. THEY ADVISED THAT IT WAS AN IMPACT BREAK SOMETIME IN THE LIFE OF THE TIRE. VERY RUDE. AFTER $1000 DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, I COULD NOT IN GOOD FAITH TRUST THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. I REPLACED THEM WITH M... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY
111 manufacturer communications from 106 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
CSP-08B05
Oct 13, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000 GVWR), OR VT (6000 GVWR) AND WHO PREVIOUSLY PAID TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT ARE NOW COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR
CSP-08B05
Oct 13, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000 GVWR), OR VT (6000 GVWR) AND WHO PREVIOUSLY PAID TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT ARE NOW COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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. *PE
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
0554
Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
04239
Nov 29, 2004
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
04168
Aug 23, 2004
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
02219
Jan 1, 2004
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
032140
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03192
Sep 29, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
031910
Sep 29, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULL. 4X4 F-250/350 AND EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16891
Jun 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
16921
Jun 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16835
May 1, 2003
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE LOCKING BY ITSELF WHEN SLAMMED SHUT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16597
Feb 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15578
Jan 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
14895
May 1, 2001
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND RATCHETING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKING HUBS THAT IS INITIATED BY ROAD INDUCED BUMPS OR IMPACTS. *TT
01L02
Mar 1, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19.5-INCH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES WITH STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS - OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT AND INFORMATION LABELS. *TT
14633
Jan 1, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR /RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *JB
00261
Dec 25, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
14184
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE THAT RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATE / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACKS POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT
14242
Jan 1, 2000
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA. *TT
14252
Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING ISSUE RESULTING IN THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE PILOT BEARING. AN IMPROVED BEARING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT
14434
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCK OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING) DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR GREATER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT
14615
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA, CAUSED BY FRONT SPRING TIP ISOLATOR WEAR. *TT
14633
Jan 1, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR / RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. *TT
996889
Dec 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON 7.3L DIT VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A ROD KNOCK. *TT
13472
Nov 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
13541
Nov 1, 1999
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
EXHIBITING A POP OR CREAKING NOISE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE ON SOME TRUCKS. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13327
Oct 1, 1999
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES 250 - 550 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TUBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON THE REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *TT
13412
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
6905
Sep 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
99163
Aug 9, 1999
021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SPRINGS AS THEY COMPRESS DURING DRIVING ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
99169
Aug 9, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 3-4 UPSHIFT, OR A 3-4 / 4-3 SHIFT HUNT ONLY WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE. *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.
996750
Aug 1, 1999
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONDENSATION LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR COMING FROM THE FLOOR DUCT OR HEATER CORE SEAL. *TT
996768
Aug 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/22/99 THROUGH 7/3/99 EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) EXHIBITING ERRATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500 S
996768
Aug 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/22/99 THROUGH 7/3/99 EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) EXHIBITING ERRATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500 S
9913138
Aug 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
9913142
Aug 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/19/99 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT WITH A ENGINE SERIAL # GREATER THAN 1039780 NOW HAVE A FILTER SCREEN ADDED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL RESERVOIR. *TT
6650
Jul 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1 TO 5/5/1999 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT
6662
Jul 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA. *TT
6683
Jul 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A PULL CONDITION UNDER HARD BRAKING. *TT
6450
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TORQUING OF TRACKBAR WHEN PERFORMING ALIGNMENT.
12857
Jun 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING FLOORPAN VIBRATION DURING PART-THROTTLE ACCELERATION. *TT
996101
May 1, 1999
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
AWARENESS MESSAGE REGARDING NEW DIESEL INJECTOR. *TT
996104
May 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CONDITIONS WITH NORMALLY OCCURING INTERMITTENT TRANSFER CASE BINDUP. *TT
996109
May 1, 1999
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON WINDSHIELD REPAIRS. *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943
Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9946
Mar 8, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT
5745
Mar 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM / FM / CASSETTE / CD) OR AM / FM CASSETTE RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKER. *TT
5807
Mar 1, 1999
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
INFORMATION ON ADJUSTING TRAILER TOW MIRRORS. *TT
12505
Mar 1, 1999
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
COMPLAINTS THAT TRAILER TOW MIRRORS HARD TO ADJUST IN ONE OR MORE DIRECTIONS. *TT
12507
Mar 1, 1999
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER RADIATOR HOSE PRODUCTION CHANGE. *TT
98247
Dec 7, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
A LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT AND / OR HARD SHIFTING AFTER OPERATING SEVERAL MILES MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
5141
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1728 IN MEMORY.DTC 1728 IS DEFINED AS INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ELEMENT SLIPPAGE. THIS SPLIPPAGE CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE IN THE TRANSMISSION INCLUD
5239
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT FLARE (INCREASE IN RPM DURING 2-3 / 3-4 SHIFTS). *TT
5263
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LOSS OF POWER. *TT
5269
Dec 1, 1998
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCING A GRINDING / SCRAPING NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING. *TT
5270
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD START OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
5292
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CUPHOLDER ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT INTO THE CUPHOLDER INSTRUMENT PANEL OPENING, NOT ALLOWING THE CUPHOLDER FINISH PANEL TO FIT FLUSH WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
5313
Dec 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M60D TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW / SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL CONDITION. *TT
5343
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 REIM
5362
Dec 1, 1998
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM OF 200 - 300 RPM BETWEEN SHIFTS (SHIFT FLARE). *TT
12194
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT FLARE (INCREASE IN RPM DURING 2-3 / 3-4 SHIFTS). *TT
12245
Dec 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M6OD TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW / SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL CONDITION. *TT
12261
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
12277
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L / 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM OF 200 - 300 RPM BETWEEN SHIFTS (SHIFT FLARE). *TT
12302
Dec 1, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M60D MAY EXHIBIT A LOW CLUTCH CONCERN. *TT
12303
Dec 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME TRUCKS WITH 7.3L / M60D MAY EXHIBIT GEAR RATTLE / ROLLOVER TYPE NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION DURING SLOW SPEED MANEUVERING OPERATION (600 - 1000 RPM IN GEAR). *TT
982321
Nov 23, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND VEHICLE ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS AND VEHICLE MODIFIERS WITH SIDE -TO- SIDE LEVELING CONCERNS RELATED TO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. *YC
12104
Nov 1, 1998
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DTC 1728 IN MEMORY. *MJS
5052
Nov 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING LOSS OF POWER. *TT
985141
Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1728 IN MEMORY. *TT
985185
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD START ENGINE NOISE
985188
Nov 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME TRUCKS WITJ 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT
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.
98-4720
Sep 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT 7.3L DIT. *AK
98-4729
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ROUGH IDLE. *AK
98-4810
Sep 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPEEDOMETER ACCURACY CONCERNING 19999 F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH CLUSTER SERVICE CENTER PHONE LINE 800-259-9700-PROMPT #1.
4605
Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL VERBAGE TO THE SERVICE MANUAL TO THE OVERHEAD TRIP COMPUTER SECTION. *TT
4606
Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD SHIFTING AND LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT (LESS THAN 1/2 IN FROM FLOOR). *TT
4657
Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON, NO / HARD START OR RUNS ROUGH AFTER DRIVING IN NORMAL RAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
4667
Aug 1, 1998
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DUAL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT. *TT
4698
Aug 1, 1998
050000 PARKING BRAKE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE RUBBER STOP BUMPER MAY BE MISSING FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, A REPLACEMENT SERVICE PART IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
11775
Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, NO / HARD START OR RUNS ROUGH AFTER DRIVING IN NORMAL RAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
11784
Aug 1, 1998
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NEW DUAL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION ON APRIL 13 FOR TRUCKS WITH 7.3L DIT. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SUPER DUTY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ01012
Opened: Nov 13, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00018
Opened: Nov 14, 2000 , Closed: Mar 2, 2001
STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ00005
Opened: Feb 9, 2000 , Closed: Jun 20, 2000
POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
PE93059
Opened: Jun 21, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F SUPER DUTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SUPER DUTY across all model years (1990, 2001).
23
Total Recalls
558
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F SUPER DUTY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 50 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 115 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |