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2003 Ford F-450 TSBs

110 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Engine

31 bulletins
10056196

FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION.

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MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE

10055629

FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN...

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5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004-2010 E SERIES, 2003-2005 EXCURSION.

10024325

6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS.

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*NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ

10022293

6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT.

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*KB

10021281

WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE.

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*KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ

10021232

6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263.

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*KB

10021229

WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP.

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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB

10021173

OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP.

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*KB

10020069

MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START.

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*TT

10019945

VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 06E17 SUPPLEMENT #1: CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATION.

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CORROSION MAY EXIST AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE ON THE EXHAUST PRESSURE (EP) SENSOR; FUEL DELIVERY TIMING DURING COLD WEATHER MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL; AND/OR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM OPERATION AT IDLE MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL. *TT

10018054

SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING.

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*TT

10017873

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10016842

DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE.

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*SC

10014083

MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123.

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*TT

10011181

LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10008581

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS.

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*MJ

10008341

6.0L DIESEL ENGINE POWER MODULE (DEPM) FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE MONITOR TRAILER TOW WIRING IS NOT REIMBURSABLE.

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*MJ

10008334

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START.

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*MJ

10008310

ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY.

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*MJ

10008269

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

10008255

NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL.

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*TT

10008208

ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE.

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*TT

10008169

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS.

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*TT

10008129

TURBO MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM.

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*TT

10007424

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE.

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*TT

10007399

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617...

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(CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT

10007352

CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE MISSES, BUCKS/JERKS OR LACKS POWER CONDITION - WIRING HARNESS CHAFING.

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*TT

10004861

HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE.

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*TT

10002783

ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE.

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*TT

10002181

COLD OPERATION CALIBRATION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT FOR REDUCED COLD WEATHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ROUGH IDLE DUE TO POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TT

10002171

RAMP-RATE FROM BASE ENGINE IDLE (625 RPM) TO 1200 RPM TARGET IS HIGHER THAN PRIOR 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE.

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THIS MAY BE TOO RAPID FOR SMOOTH ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED PTO SERVING HIGH-INERTIA PTO SYSTEM START-UPS, TYPICAL OF DIRECT-DRIVE AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLATIONS. *TT

Other

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10023855

6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION...

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AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ

10021619

AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103.

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*KB

10021464

6.0L OIL SEEP OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT.

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*KB

10021236

LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION.

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*KB

10019385

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L.

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*TT

10018939

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW.

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*TT

10018062

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW.

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*TT

10014138

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

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*TT

10013402

DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION.

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*EH

10013316

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL.

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*TT

10012958

LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299.

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*TT

10011174

DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC).

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*TT

10009343

KOEO INJECTOR SELF TEST ISSUES WHEN PERFORMING RETESTS OR MULTIPLE SELF TESTS USING ANY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL.

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*TT

10008228

CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH.

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VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT

10008221

BELT NOISE. *TT

10008218

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617.

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*TT

10008119

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS.

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*MJ

10008107

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT.

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*MJ

10007355

MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM.

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*TT

10007341

FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS.

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*TT

Electrical

17 bulletins
636163

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION.

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*TT

10165713

Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM.

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The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as-built into the VSM. Obtain the as-built data from PTS > OASIS > As-Built.

10055648

FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE...

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(DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

10021484

ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS.

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*KB

10019808

EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT NO LONGER USED IF PCM IS REPROGRAMMED - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10017928

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR TRAILER TOW LIGHTS OR NO POWER DUE TO OPEN FUSE.

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*TT

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10009334

LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION.

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*TT

10008556

DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

10008282

EMISSIONS RECALL 03E03 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATION.

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*TT

10008140

VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS.

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INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS (IN THE MIRROR ONLY), PARKING LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, CAB LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, OR DASH LIGHTS, WITH FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *TT

10008134

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY...

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ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT

10008132

NO CRANK/NO START WITH LOW TR-P VOLTAGE.

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*TT

10008130

PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)/FICM/TCM REPROGRAMMING ERRORS.

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*TT

10008118

LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING.

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*MJ

10008106

WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM).

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*MJ

10002195

INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03B05.

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*TT

Transmission

12 bulletins
10243490

When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of...

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MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.

10189008

This SKU is a Transmission Line.

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The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.

10023653

1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4.

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*NJ

10018070

TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK.

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MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT

10014269

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR...

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INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT

10008574

TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE.

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*TT

10008571

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.

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*TT

10008298

WHITE/GRAY SMOKE AND VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AFTER COLD START - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND BUCK/JERK.

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*TT

10008179

HARSH DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO PARK.

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*TT

10008109

HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE.

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*MJ

10007414

HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY.

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*TT

10007400

TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION.

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*TT

Fuel System

10 bulletins
10022243

LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION.

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*KB

10021621

LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION.

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*KB

10021462

COLD START DRIVEABILITY - WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS, ROUGH, OR NO START.

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*KB

10019949

WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON.

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*TT

10019380

WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L.

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*TT

10013307

LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION, AND/OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EGR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE...

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CODES (P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404, P0405, OR P0406). *TT

10010715

WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP.

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*TT

10008288

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START.

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*MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

10008166

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10008131

NORMAL EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION) OPERATION - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

Lighting

4 bulletins
10017865

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES.

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*TT

10013116

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

10008315

HARD START, HESITATION WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340/P0344 - CONTACT REQUEST.

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*TT

10008215

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

3 bulletins
10018067

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE.

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*TT

10010734

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST.

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OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

10007425

CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST.

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*TT

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
10012965

SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT.

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*TT

10008263

AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING.

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*TT

10007329

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
10171326

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist.

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Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

10171325

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist.

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Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10022295

DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17.

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*KB

10019795

P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
10021174

DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR DTC P132B, P006A IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPROGRAMMING.

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*KB

10008201

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS.

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*MJ UPDATE. *TT

Brakes

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10022675

BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES.

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*NJ

Suspension

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10013110

FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING.

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*TT

Infotainment

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10008594

EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED.

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*MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT

Air Bags & Safety

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10007395

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT.

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*TT