1996 Ford E 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.

• 10017868ABS lamp on with no scan tool communication with the 4wabs module.
• 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
• 10008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
• 10005089Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. This includes super duty f-series. Oasis.
• 10004908Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included.
• 10004856External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
• 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
• 6091800Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles.
• 636417Guidance for CNG tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. Update.
• 636235Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
• 636042Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection.
• 635974Reports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking.
• 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
• 630412Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system.
• 630273Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes p1105, p1106 (upper and lower alternator faults).
• 627760Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil rsistances for bi-fuel vehicles.
• 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
• 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
• 618616Subject regarding front suspension inspection procedures.
• 616551Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs.
• 615335Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern.
• 615276Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time.
• 615194Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time.
• 613288Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left.
• 613224Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *Mjs
• 613203Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time.
• 613145Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings. *Mjs
• 613041Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *Mjs
• 610702Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a concern with the amount of sound, whine produced above 35 mph.
• 607720Park brake cable drag, causing rear brake vibration.
• 606839Addressing tire balance hints.
• 603516Concerns with external oil leaks.
• 602160Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected.
• 602156Complaints regarding the fuel economy.
• 602155Symptoms with lack of power. Verify actual engine turbo-boost as outlined on the diagnostic sheet.
• 602154Some vehicles experiencing hard start/ no start.
• 602153Experiencing rough idle/miss.
• 600093Condition with rough idle.
• 52390Special field action 96l11 - audio guides placed in the mountaineers did not include instructions for the operation of the optional jbl/luxury audio system - the warranty information booklets in the affected e and f series trucks do not have a correct warranty statement - the vehicle emissions control information labels attached to the affected lincoln town cars have an incorrect statement about the emission performance warranty testing.
• 51703Some vehicles E4OD equipped vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3 shift.

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