Body and Frame: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Campaign - Floor Pan Reinforcement
    • Overview
    • Labor Allowances
    • Parts Requirements
    • Claims Preparations
    • Technical Instructions
    • Owner Letter
• Customer Interest
  • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
  • Floor Pans - Crack Near the Seat Track
  • Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
  • Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
  • Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
    • Overview
    • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
    • Diagnostic Procedure
    • Repair Procedure - (A) Through (H)
      • (A) "Huck Fastener"
      • (B) Other # 1 Crossmember Rivets
      • (C) Other Rivets
      • (D) Transmission Crossmember
      • (E) Radius Arm Brackets
      • (F) Spring Towers
      • (G) Front Leaf Spring Brackets
      • (H) Axle Pivot Brackets
  • Bumper - Rust Staining
    • Overview
    • 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
    • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
    • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
    • 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
    • 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
    • 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
    • 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
    • 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
  • Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
  • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
    • Overview
    • Inspection Procedure
    • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
    • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
    • Installation
    • Final Inspection
    • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
    • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
    • Misc. Information
  • Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage
  • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
  • Spare Tire Carrier - High Operating Effort
  • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
    • Floor Pans - Crack Near the Seat Track
    • Bumper - Rust Staining
      • Overview
      • 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
      • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
      • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
      • 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
      • 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
      • 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
      • 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
      • 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
    • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
      • Overview
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Installation
      • Final Inspection
      • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
      • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
      • Misc. Information
    • Paint - Peel Repair Procedures Update
    • Paint - Stone Chip Protection Film Kit Available
  • Customer Interest
    • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
    • Floor Pans - Crack Near the Seat Track
    • Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
    • Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
    • Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
      • Overview
      • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
      • Diagnostic Procedure
      • Repair Procedure - (A) Through (H)
        • (A) "Huck Fastener"
        • (B) Other # 1 Crossmember Rivets
        • (C) Other Rivets
        • (D) Transmission Crossmember
        • (E) Radius Arm Brackets
        • (F) Spring Towers
        • (G) Front Leaf Spring Brackets
        • (H) Axle Pivot Brackets
    • Bumper - Rust Staining
      • Overview
      • 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
      • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
      • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
      • 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
      • 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
      • 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
      • 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
      • 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
    • Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
    • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
      • Overview
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Installation
      • Final Inspection
      • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
      • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
      • Misc. Information
    • Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage
    • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
    • Spare Tire Carrier - High Operating Effort
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
  • Hard shifting/Stiff clutch
    • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
      • Overview
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Installation
      • Final Inspection
      • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
      • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
      • Misc. Information
  • Leaks
    • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
      • Overview
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
      • Installation
      • Final Inspection
      • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
      • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
      • Misc. Information
  • Loose
    • Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
    • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
  • Noise
    • Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
    • Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
      • Overview
      • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
      • Diagnostic Procedure
      • Repair Procedure - (A) Through (H)
        • (A) "Huck Fastener"
        • (B) Other # 1 Crossmember Rivets
        • (C) Other Rivets
        • (D) Transmission Crossmember
        • (E) Radius Arm Brackets
        • (F) Spring Towers
        • (G) Front Leaf Spring Brackets
        • (H) Axle Pivot Brackets
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
  • Overheating
    • Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage
  • Poor performance
    • Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
  • Recalls
    • Campaign - Floor Pan Reinforcement
      • Overview
      • Labor Allowances
      • Parts Requirements
      • Claims Preparations
      • Technical Instructions
      • Owner Letter
  • Sticking/Binding
    • Spare Tire Carrier - High Operating Effort
  • Vibration
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
  • Warping
    • Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
  • Floor Pans - Crack Near the Seat Track
  • Campaign - Floor Pan Reinforcement
    • Overview
    • Labor Allowances
    • Parts Requirements
    • Claims Preparations
    • Technical Instructions
    • Owner Letter
  • Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
  • Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
  • Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
  • Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
    • Overview
    • Sources of Various Front Underbody Noises
    • Diagnostic Procedure
    • Repair Procedure - (A) Through (H)
      • (A) "Huck Fastener"
      • (B) Other # 1 Crossmember Rivets
      • (C) Other Rivets
      • (D) Transmission Crossmember
      • (E) Radius Arm Brackets
      • (F) Spring Towers
      • (G) Front Leaf Spring Brackets
      • (H) Axle Pivot Brackets
  • Bumper - Rust Staining
    • Overview
    • 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
    • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
    • 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
    • 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
    • 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
    • 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
    • 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
    • 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
  • Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
  • M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
    • Overview
    • Inspection Procedure
    • Small Reinforcement Installation Procedure
    • Large Reinforcement Installation Procedure
    • Installation
    • Final Inspection
    • Suggested Bleeding Procedure - External Slave Cylinder
    • Suggested Bleeding Proc - Internal Concentric Slave CYL.
    • Misc. Information
  • Trailer Circuit Fuse Links Chart - Revison
  • Fender Apron - Exhaust Heat Damage
  • Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
  • Mirrors - Optional Right Side Mirror Head
  • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
  • Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
    • Overview
    • Large Repair Areas
    • Coating Preparation and Applications:
    • Coating Preparation - Masking Car
    • Coating Preparation - Sheet Metal
    • Coating Application
    • Spray Procedure
    • Color Coat
    • Suggested Equipment
  • Paint - Peel Repair Procedures Update
  • Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
  • Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
    • Overview
    • Section A Has Been Superseded By TSB # 9264, Dated 3/92.
    • (B) Paint Exterior Color Peeling From Ultra Violet Light
    • (C) Lower Body Stone Protection Repair Tips
    • (D) Procedure For PVC Body Side Moldings
    • (E) Lower Body-Side Stone Chip Protection Program
    • (F) Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
    • (G) Color Compatible Spray Primer Chart
    • (H) Paint Repair For Tinted Clear Coat
    • (I) Paintable Plastics
    • (J) 1992 Paint Color Codes
  • Paint - Iron Particle Removal
  • Paint - Stone Chip Protection Film Kit Available
  • Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
  • Trailer Tow Wiring - Color Code Information
  • Spare Tire Carrier - High Operating Effort
  • Tailgate Applique - Cracks In Plastic Ford Letters
  • Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
  • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied