1997 Ford B Series

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
• 10007319Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration.
• 6091810Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings.
• 6090873Locks failed. Yd
• 6090184Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks.
• 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
• 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
• 6089647Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure.
• 635976Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean.
• 609550Hard to start vehicle at cold temperature.*ak
• 608429Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal.
• 606868Some medium trucks produced at kentucky assembly plant may exhibit oil leaking out of the transmission shift lever.
• 606491Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal IS activated.
• 606401Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring harness.
• 605258Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function.
• 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
• 603930Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component.
• 601325The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate.
• 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
• 600587Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting.
• 52807New throttle cable to reduce vibration atthe accelerator pedal.
• 52015Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine.
• 51957Engine- diesel- fd1060 and fd1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip.
• 51928Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for fd1060/1460 diesel engines.
• 51861Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients.
• 51745Fd 1060 engines the lower coolant pipe, base part number -8291- was changed.
• 51696Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with fd1060 engine.
• 51677No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with fd1060 engine.
• 51544Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump.
• 51493The fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump.
• 51417Suspension - 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.
• 51378Engine- fd1060 or fd1460- high vibration at low engine rpm- vibration- high- at low engine rpm- vehicles with fd1060 or fd1460 engine.
• 51377Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine- cooling system- engine does not reach operating temperature- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine.
• 51371Service 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.
• 50985Fead belt - high wear and/or comes off the drive pulley - vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 9/1/96 with fd1060 engine.
• 50957Starter - 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,
• 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
• 50787New fuel hose to replace the hose used in the low pressure fuel return system - the current hose may show sighn of deterioation or cracks.
• 50784Many manual transmissions that are replaced/repaired under warranty and returned to the wprc show signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis.

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