Technical Service Bulletins of the 1998 Ford F Series (light)

There have been 7 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 Ford F Series (light).

1 1998 Ford F Series (light) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 15517)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2002
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford E-150, 1998 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-150, 2000 Ford E-150, 2001 Ford E-150, 2002 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light), 2000 Ford F Series (light), 2001 Ford F Series (light), 2002 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator.

2 1998 Ford F Series (light) electrical system TSB (Bulletin 6905)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 1999
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (gem).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Excursion, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Series (heavy), 2000 Ford F Series (heavy), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light), 2000 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

3 1998 Ford F Series (light) ignition module TSB (Bulletin 9913138)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 1999
Component: Ignition module.
Bulletin Summary: Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (gem).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Excursion, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Series (heavy), 2000 Ford F Series (heavy), Ford F Series (heavy), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light), 2000 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

4 1998 Ford F Series (light) steering wheel and handle bar TSB (Bulletin 99-6172)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 1999
Component: Steering wheel and handle bar.
Bulletin Summary: Information regarding steering wheel leather repair.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford F Series (light), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light).

5 1998 Ford F Series (light) electrical system TSB (Bulletin 12227)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 1998
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

6 1998 Ford F Series (light) power window devices and controls TSB (Bulletin 12069)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1998
Component: Power window devices and controls.
Bulletin Summary: Information regarding a new service part that has been released for the license plate light circiut which will reduce the cost of repair.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford F Series (light), 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F Series (light).

7 1998 Ford F Series (light) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 9811264)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 1998
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns with ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park and neutral position.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-350, 1999 Ford F-450, 1998 Lincoln Navigator.


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