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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1996 Ford F Series (medium)

There have been 14 technical service bulletins issued for the 1996 Ford F Series (medium).

1 1996 Ford F Series (medium) manual transmission floor shift assembly TSB (Bulletin 13736)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Manual transmission floor shift assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may experience oil leaking from the shift lever.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford B Series (medium), 1996 Ford B Series (medium), 1997 Ford B Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 2000 Ford F-650, 2000 Ford F-750, 1999 Ford F800.

2 1996 Ford F Series (medium) starter assembly TSB (Bulletin BC3236970211)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 11, 1997
Component: Starter assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1992 Ford B Series, 1993 Ford B Series, 1994 Ford B Series, 1995 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford B Series, 1997 Ford B Series, 1992 Ford Cf Series, 1993 Ford Cf Series, 1994 Ford Cf Series, 1995 Ford Cf Series, 1996 Ford Cf Series, 1997 Ford Cf Series, 1992 Ford F Series (medium), 1993 Ford F Series (medium), 1994 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1992 Ford L Series, 1993 Ford L Series, 1994 Ford L Series, 1995 Ford L Series, 1996 Ford L Series, 1997 Ford L Series.

3 1996 Ford F Series (medium) front suspension springs coil springs TSB (Bulletin 97218)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 20, 1997
Component: Front suspension springs coil springs.
Bulletin Summary: Suspension - 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1986 Ford B Series, 1987 Ford B Series, 1988 Ford B Series, 1989 Ford B Series, 1990 Ford B Series, 1991 Ford B Series, 1992 Ford B Series, 1993 Ford B Series, 1994 Ford B Series, 1995 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford B Series, 1997 Ford B Series, 1986 Ford F Series (medium), 1987 Ford F Series (medium), 1988 Ford F Series (medium), 1989 Ford F Series (medium), 1990 Ford F Series (medium), 1991 Ford F Series (medium), 1992 Ford F Series (medium), 1993 Ford F Series (medium), 1994 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium).

4 1996 Ford F Series (medium) ignition module TSB (Bulletin BC0313961101)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1996
Component: Ignition module.
Bulletin Summary: Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aeromax, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco Ii, 1996 Ford C Series, 1996 Ford Club Wagon, 1996 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford LTD, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Marquis, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Villager.

5 1996 Ford F Series (medium) cruise control TSB (Bulletin BC0693961023)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 23, 1996
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Investigating 7. 3l irregular idle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250.

6 1996 Ford F Series (medium) manual transmission TSB (Bulletin BC0844961008)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 8, 1996
Component: Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary: E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1997 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1995 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1995 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1995 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350.

7 1996 Ford F Series (medium) manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe TSB (Bulletin BC0883961004)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 4, 1996
Component: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Bulletin Summary: Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1993 Ford E Series, 1994 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1993 Ford E-150, 1994 Ford E-150, 1995 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1993 Ford E-250, 1994 Ford E-250, 1995 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1993 Ford E-350, 1994 Ford E-350, 1995 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1993 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1993 Ford F Series, 1994 Ford F Series, 1995 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1993 Ford F Series (light), 1994 Ford F Series (light), 1995 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1993 Ford F Series (medium), 1994 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1993 Ford F-150, 1994 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-250, 1994 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-350, 1994 Ford F-350, 1995 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350.

8 1996 Ford F Series (medium) automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin BC5191961001)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1996
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aspire, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco Ii, 1996 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Escort, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford LTD, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Tempo, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Marquis, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Villager.
 

9 1996 Ford F Series (medium) tires TSB (Bulletin BC5195961001)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1996
Component: Tires.
Bulletin Summary: Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Bronco, 1997 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco Ii, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford F47, 1997 Ford F47, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Probe, 1997 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Marquis, 1997 Mercury Marquis, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable.

10 1996 Ford F Series (medium) electrical equipment TSB (Bulletin BC9688961001)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1996
Component: Electrical equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aspire, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco Ii, 1996 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F47, 1996 Ford LTD, 1996 Ford Mustang, Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Ranger, Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo, Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Marquis, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Villager.

11 1996 Ford F Series (medium) cruise control TSB (Bulletin BC5201961001)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1996
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Investigating 7. 3l irregular idle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-150, 1996 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-250, 1996 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford E-350, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350.

12 1996 Ford F Series (medium) cooling system radiator assembly TSB (Bulletin BC0187960102)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 1995
Component: Cooling system radiator assembly.
Bulletin Summary: on f/b series w/ fd 1060 engine there may be a concern regarding insuffi- cient in-cab heat. To resolve this, the current thermostat can be replaced with a new low leak thermostat. The needed parts are available from cummis engine. Refer t
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1992 Ford B Series, 1993 Ford B Series, 1994 Ford B Series, 1995 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford B Series, 1992 Ford F Series (medium), 1993 Ford F Series (medium), 1994 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium).

13 1996 Ford F Series (medium) brake power assist TSB (Bulletin BC0203960102)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 1995
Component: Brake power assist.
Bulletin Summary: w/ hydraulic brakes & tilt hood, hydraulic fluid may leak from the brake pump reservoir. TSB 95-10-13 provided a reservoir support bracket to minimize leakage. It was determined that this repair was not entirely effective. Engineering is w
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford B Series, 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium).

14 1996 Ford F Series (medium) brake antilock TSB (Bulletin 95212)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1995
Component: Brake antilock.
Bulletin Summary: the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1986 Ford Aerostar, 1987 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1992 Ford Aerostar, 1993 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aspire, 1995 Ford Aspire, 1996 Ford Aspire, 1990 Ford B Series, 1991 Ford B Series, 1992 Ford B Series, 1993 Ford B Series, 1994 Ford B Series, 1995 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford B Series, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1992 Ford Bronco, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford C Series, 1991 Ford C Series, 1995 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Contour, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 1991 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1990 Ford Econoline, 1991 Ford Econoline, 1992 Ford Econoline, 1993 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1985 Ford Escort, 1986 Ford Escort, 1987 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1991 Ford Escort, 1992 Ford Escort, 1993 Ford Escort, 1994 Ford Escort, 1995 Ford Escort, 1996 Ford Escort, 1991 Ford Explorer, 1992 Ford Explorer, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1990 Ford F Series (medium), 1991 Ford F Series (medium), 1992 Ford F Series (medium), 1993 Ford F Series (medium), 1994 Ford F Series (medium), 1995 Ford F Series (medium), 1996 Ford F Series (medium), 1990 Ford F Super Duty, 1991 Ford F Super Duty, 1992 Ford F Super Duty, 1993 Ford F Super Duty, 1994 Ford F Super Duty, 1995 Ford F Super Duty, 1996 Ford F Super Duty, 1990 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-150, 1992 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-150, 1994 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1990 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-250, 1992 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-250, 1994 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1990 Ford F-350, 1991 Ford F-350, 1992 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-350, 1994 Ford F-350, 1995 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford F-350, 1984 Ford Mustang, 1985 Ford Mustang, 1986 Ford Mustang, 1987 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1994 Ford Mustang, 1995 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Probe, 1990 Ford Probe, 1991 Ford Probe, 1992 Ford Probe, 1993 Ford Probe, 1994 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Probe, 1983 Ford Ranger, 1984 Ford Ranger, 1985 Ford Ranger, 1986 Ford Ranger, 1987 Ford Ranger, 1988 Ford Ranger, 1989 Ford Ranger, 1990 Ford Ranger, 1991 Ford Ranger, 1992 Ford Ranger, 1993 Ford Ranger, 1994 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1986 Ford Taurus, 1987 Ford Taurus, 1988 Ford Taurus, 1989 Ford Taurus, 1990 Ford Taurus, 1991 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1984 Ford Tempo, 1985 Ford Tempo, 1986 Ford Tempo, 1987 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1994 Ford Tempo, 1984 Ford Thunderbird, 1985 Ford Thunderbird, 1986 Ford Thunderbird, 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Windstar, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1982 Lincoln Continental, 1983 Lincoln Continental, 1984 Lincoln Continental, 1985 Lincoln Continental, 1986 Lincoln Continental, 1987 Lincoln Continental, 1988 Lincoln Continental, 1989 Lincoln Continental, 1990 Lincoln Continental, 1991 Lincoln Continental, 1992 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Mark, 1994 Lincoln Mark, 1995 Lincoln Mark, 1996 Lincoln Mark, 1986 Lincoln Town Car, 1987 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1990 Lincoln Town Car, 1991 Lincoln Town Car, 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1991 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Capri, 1993 Mercury Capri, 1994 Mercury Capri, 1984 Mercury Cougar, 1985 Mercury Cougar, 1986 Mercury Cougar, 1987 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable, 1988 Mercury Sable, 1989 Mercury Sable, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1984 Mercury Topaz, 1985 Mercury Topaz, 1986 Mercury Topaz, 1987 Mercury Topaz, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Mercury Topaz, 1987 Mercury Tracer, 1988 Mercury Tracer, 1989 Mercury Tracer, 1991 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1993 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1993 Mercury Villager, 1994 Mercury Villager, 1995 Mercury Villager, 1996 Mercury Villager.


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