Technical Service Bulletins of the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series

There have been 12 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series.

1 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series rear suspension spring assembly TSB (Bulletin 17777)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2004
Component: Rear suspension spring assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Rear leaf spring noise.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series.

2 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series engine TSB (Bulletin 032137)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 30, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: For 7. 3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series.

3 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series electrical system TSB (Bulletin 16480)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 30, 2003
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. Various models including 1994-1996 Ford excursion.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Excursion, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 1994 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series.

4 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 13820)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2001
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Information on reprogramming a pcm with the latest calibration on certain vehicles equipped with a 7. 3l diesel engine. A new calibration was recently released to provide improved mil diagnostic and to correct a 4r100 transmission surge at
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series.

5 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series cruise control TSB (Bulletin 00610)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 20, 2000
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Information on the 7. 3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be pruchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series.

6 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift TSB (Bulletin 13505)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift.
Bulletin Summary: All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15. 0 level or later software.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Lincoln Navigator, 1996 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

7 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series cruise control TSB (Bulletin 13548)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Information on the idle kicker feature, which under conditions will automatically elevate the idle speed after 130 seconds of idling at cold temperatures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Excursion, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series.

8 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series cruise control TSB (Bulletin 7475)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with 73l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series.

9 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 7353)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Lincoln Navigator, 1996 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

10 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series cruise control TSB (Bulletin 13488)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1999
Component: Cruise control.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with 7. 3l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Econoline, 1994 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1995 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1996 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series.

11 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 996034)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 1999
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1999 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator.

12 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series radio/tape deck/cd TSB (Bulletin 12573)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 1999
Component: Radio/tape deck/cd.
Bulletin Summary: Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.


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