Body and Frame: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Recall - Front Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
    • Overview
    • Administrative Info. Attachment I
    • Labor and Part Info. Attachment II
    • Ranger Cable Repair Attachment III
    • F-Series/Medium/Bronco Cable Repair
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall 92V006000: Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
• Customer Interest
  • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
  • Roof - Cosmetic Cracks In Seam Sealer
  • 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
  • Power Door Lock - Inoperative
  • Door Trim Panel - Squeaks or Creaking Noise
  • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
  • Instrument Panel - Squeaking Noise
  • Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
  • Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
  • Seat - Front Passenger Seat Back Rattles or Squeaks
  • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
    • Roof - Cosmetic Cracks In Seam Sealer
    • 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
    • Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
  • Customer Interest
    • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
    • Roof - Cosmetic Cracks In Seam Sealer
    • 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
    • Power Door Lock - Inoperative
    • Door Trim Panel - Squeaks or Creaking Noise
    • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
    • Instrument Panel - Squeaking Noise
    • Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
    • Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
    • Seat - Front Passenger Seat Back Rattles or Squeaks
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
  • Inoperative
    • Power Door Lock - Inoperative
  • Loose
    • Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
    • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
    • Seat - Front Passenger Seat Back Rattles or Squeaks
  • 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
    • Door Trim Panel - Squeaks or Creaking Noise
    • Instrument Panel - Squeaking Noise
    • Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
    • Seat - Front Passenger Seat Back Rattles or Squeaks
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
  • Recalls
    • Recall - Front Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
      • Overview
      • Administrative Info. Attachment I
      • Labor and Part Info. Attachment II
      • Ranger Cable Repair Attachment III
      • F-Series/Medium/Bronco Cable Repair
      • Owner Letter
    • Recall 92V006000: Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
  • Vibration
    • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
  • Roof - Cosmetic Cracks In Seam Sealer
  • 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
  • Power Door Lock - Inoperative
  • Door Latch Release - Repair Kit Parts Purge
  • Recall - Front Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
    • Overview
    • Administrative Info. Attachment I
    • Labor and Part Info. Attachment II
    • Ranger Cable Repair Attachment III
    • F-Series/Medium/Bronco Cable Repair
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall 92V006000: Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
  • Door Trim Panel - Squeaks or Creaking Noise
  • Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
  • Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
  • Instrument Panel - Squeaking Noise
  • Plastic Credit Card Keys - Cutting Procedure
  • Paint Codes - New Identification Labels
  • Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
  • Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
  • 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
  • Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
  • Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
  • Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
  • Tailgate Applique - Cracks In Plastic Ford Letters
  • Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
  • Seat - Front Passenger Seat Back Rattles or Squeaks
  • Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied