Technical Service Bulletins of the 1997 Ford F Series (medium)

There have been 13 technical service bulletins issued for the 1997 Ford F Series (medium).

1 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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.

5 1997 Ford F Series (medium) ignition TSB (Bulletin BC0696961023)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 23, 1996
Component: Ignition.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis.

6 1997 Ford F Series (medium) fuel pump TSB (Bulletin BC0750961017)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 17, 1996
Component: Fuel pump.
Bulletin Summary: Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350.

7 1997 Ford F Series (medium) gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin BC0782961014)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 14, 1996
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns of check engine light 'on'.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250.

8 1997 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.
 

9 1997 Ford F Series (medium) defroster/defogger system windshield heater core TSB (Bulletin BC0854961007)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 7, 1996
Component: Defroster/defogger system windshield heater core.
Bulletin Summary: Reattachment of heater hose fittings for concern of no heat, overheat, or coolant loss may occur due to heater hoses not properly connected at their quick-connect fittings.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350.

10 1997 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.

11 1997 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.

12 1997 Ford F Series (medium) axle assembly TSB (Bulletin BC5197961001)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 1996
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aspire, 1997 Ford Bronco, 1997 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E-150, 1997 Ford E-250, 1997 Ford E-350, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series (light), 1997 Ford F Series (medium), 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford LTD, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Probe, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Tempo, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Villager.

13 1997 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.


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