Technical Service Bulletins

• A/C Compressor
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series 6.0L Diesel Revised Air Conditioning Refrigerant Charge (Q-154)
  • 6.0L Engine - Lack Of A/C Cooling - Compressor Failure (06-13-2)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series With 6.0L Diesel Engines Experiencing Poor A/C Performance (Q-136)
  • Daytime Running Lights Inoperative And A/C Not Cooling (05-8-2)
• Accessories Control Systems
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Higher Output Alternator Kit For E-Series With Gas Engines (Q-150R1)
  • DTC B1876, B1880, B1915 And/Or B1920 In The ECS Module Due To High Current Aftermarket Devices (06-21-18)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Daylight Running Light Power Logic For Gas Vehicles Only (Q-101)
• Air Bag, SRS
  • DTC B1876, B1880, B1915 And/Or B1920 In The ECS Module Due To High Current Aftermarket Devices (06-21-18)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Front Passenger Seat/Pedestal/Restraint Delete Options - New Resistor And Bracket (Q-93R1)
• Anti-Theft Systems
  • Keypad Diagnostics - Dealer Installed Accessory (06-15-8)
• Automatic Trans
  • Erratic Shifts - Speeds Above 50 Mph (80 Km/H) And/Or Engagement Shudder (07-14-8)
  • MERCON ATF Is Being Replaced By MERCON V ATF As A Service Fluid (06-14-4)
• Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
  • 6.0L Diesel Calibration Update - Various Issues (09-7-11)
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • 6.0L - Coking Deposits Diagnostic - EGR DTCS P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335 (08-26-12)
  • 5.4L - Mil On With DTC P0172 And/Or P0175 (05-21-10)
  • 6.0L - Whine/Whistle Noise (05-21-9)
  • 6.0L - Rpm Surge At Idle - Audible EGR Surge - Low Power/Exhaust Smoke/Rough Idle Following Cold Start - High Rpm In Battery Charge Protection Mode - DTC P0488 And P1334 (05-18-5)
  • 5.4L 2V - Intermittent Rough Idle - Non-Commanded EGR Flow (05-4-17)
  • General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - New Lev-II Evaporative Emissions Standards (Q-96R2)
• Axle Shafts
  • Clunk Or Bump When Starting From A Stop (05-26-10)
• Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
  • 6.0L Turbocharger Carbon Deposit Diagnostics And Service Tips (09-16-5)
  • 6.0L - Buck/Jerk Or Surge (05-21-5)
• Body Electrical
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Online Access To Ford Wiring Diagrams And Workshop Manuals (Q-118R1)
  • No Crank / Starter Terminal Fatigue (06-19-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • Wiring - Soldering And Crimping Repairs - Service Tips (05-18-7)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 2004 Model Year E-Series Electrical System Changes (Q-92)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 125°C Wiring Requirements Revision For Ford Truck Quality Program Guidelines Book (Q-94)
• Body Interior
  • DTC B1876, B1880, B1915 And/Or B1920 In The ECS Module Due To High Current Aftermarket Devices (06-21-18)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
• Brakes Control Systems
  • Brake Pedal Kickback Or Grabbing (99-25-8)
• Charging Systems
  • Stuck High Voltage Charge Cord Information Sheet (G0000127)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Online Access To Ford Wiring Diagrams And Workshop Manuals (Q-118R1)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Higher Output Alternator Kit For E-Series With Gas Engines (Q-150R1)
  • Low Battery Voltage - 5.4L And 6.8L Applications With Single Generator - Aftermarket Accessories (06-25-11)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 125°C Wiring Requirements Revision For Ford Truck Quality Program Guidelines Book (Q-94)
• Cooling System (Mechanical)
  • All Chain Driven Water Pumps (TT003-13)
  • Keep The Cooling System Free Of Debris And Corrosion To Prevent Premature Water Pump Failure (TT002-13)
  • 6.0L/6.4L Diesel - Water Quality When Servicing Cooling System (10-12-1)
  • 6.0L Diesel Fuel In Engine Coolant Diagnostics - Built On Or Before 9/30/2008 (09-26-1)
  • Cooling System Diagnostics - Oil In Engine Coolant - 6.0L (09-18-12)
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • Diesel Coolant Maintenance - Service Tips (09-8-5)
  • 6.0L Diesel Cooling System Contamination Flush Procedure (08-23-1)
  • Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
• Cruise Control Systems
  • Speed Control Diagnostics - W/O SCP (06-8-5)
• Differentials & Drive Axles
  • Clunk Or Bump When Starting From A Stop (05-26-10)
• Driveshaft & Universal Joints
  • Clunk Or Bump When Starting From A Stop (05-26-10)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Engine Control Systems
  • 6.0L - Runs Rough, Lacks Power, Hard Start, No Start (10-12-6)
  • 6.0L Diesel Calibration Update - Various Issues (09-7-11)
  • 6.0L Diesel-DRIVEABILITY-No Start/Hard Start/Long Crank/Misfire/Runs Rough/Lack Of Power/Buck/Jerk Or Excessive Exhaust Smoke Diagnosis (09-22-16)
  • 6.0L Turbocharger Carbon Deposit Diagnostics And Service Tips (09-16-5)
  • 6.0L - Coking Deposits Diagnostic - EGR DTCS P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335 (08-26-12)
  • 4.6L / 5.4L Engine - Slow Fuel Fill (07-15-1)
  • Erratic Shifts - Speeds Above 50 Mph (80 Km/H) And/Or Engagement Shudder (07-14-8)
  • 6.0L Engine - Lack Of A/C Cooling - Compressor Failure (06-13-2)
  • WDS Cop Kit Diagnostic Tips - Coil On Plug (Cop) Ignition Systems - Engine Misfire Or Rough Running (05-22-8)
  • 5.4L - Mil On With DTC P0172 And/Or P0175 (05-21-10)
  • 6.0L - Buck/Jerk Or Surge (05-21-5)
  • 6.0L - Long Crank Or Runs Rough At Factory Delivery Or After High Pressure Oil System Repair (05-19-14)
  • 6.0L - Rpm Surge At Idle - Audible EGR Surge - Low Power/Exhaust Smoke/Rough Idle Following Cold Start - High Rpm In Battery Charge Protection Mode - DTC P0488 And P1334 (05-18-5)
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tank Inspection (05-5-6)
  • 5.4L 2V - Intermittent Rough Idle - Non-Commanded EGR Flow (05-4-17)
  • General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Battery Relocation Procedure (Q-102)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - New Lev-II Evaporative Emissions Standards (Q-96R2)
• Entertainment Systems
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
• Exhaust
  • Various Vehicles - Catalytic Converter Concern Analysis (22-7009)
  • Stainless Steel Exhaust Studs - 5.4L And 6.8L 2V Engines (09-22-8)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Exterior Body Panels
  • 4.6L / 5.4L Engine - Slow Fuel Fill (07-15-1)
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tank Inspection (05-5-6)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Exterior Lights
  • Adding Additional Bulbs To Turn Indicator Or Hazard Flasher Circuits - Service Tips (06-17-7)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • Daytime Running Lights Inoperative And A/C Not Cooling (05-8-2)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Daylight Running Light Power Logic For Gas Vehicles Only (Q-101)
• Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
  • Spring Tower Weld Repair And Replacement Procedure (05-22-16)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Front Suspension
  • Spring Tower Weld Repair And Replacement Procedure (05-22-16)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Fuel System
  • 6.0L - Runs Rough, Lacks Power, Hard Start, No Start (10-12-6)
  • 6.0L - Coking Deposits Diagnostic - EGR DTCS P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335 (08-26-12)
  • 4.6L / 5.4L Engine - Slow Fuel Fill (07-15-1)
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tank Inspection (05-5-6)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - New Lev-II Evaporative Emissions Standards (Q-96R2)
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Online Access To Ford Wiring Diagrams And Workshop Manuals (Q-118R1)
  • No Crank / Starter Terminal Fatigue (06-19-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • Wiring - Soldering And Crimping Repairs - Service Tips (05-18-7)
  • Daytime Running Lights Inoperative And A/C Not Cooling (05-8-2)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 125°C Wiring Requirements Revision For Ford Truck Quality Program Guidelines Book (Q-94)
• Gauges & Instrument Panels
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
• Headlights
  • Daytime Running Lights Inoperative And A/C Not Cooling (05-8-2)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Daylight Running Light Power Logic For Gas Vehicles Only (Q-101)
• HVAC Control Systems
  • Blower Motor Inoperable Or Only Functions On One Speed (11-11-21)
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series 6.0L Diesel Revised Air Conditioning Refrigerant Charge (Q-154)
  • Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
  • 6.0L Engine - Lack Of A/C Cooling - Compressor Failure (06-13-2)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series With 6.0L Diesel Engines Experiencing Poor A/C Performance (Q-136)
  • Daytime Running Lights Inoperative And A/C Not Cooling (05-8-2)
• Ignition System
  • 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, Or 6.8L 2V - Spark Plug Thread Repair Procedure - Not Covered Under New Vehicle Limited Warranty (07-21-2)
  • WDS Cop Kit Diagnostic Tips - Coil On Plug (Cop) Ignition Systems - Engine Misfire Or Rough Running (05-22-8)
• Interior/Exterior Trim
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Recommended Practices And Processes For Vehicle Modifications Requiring Seat/Seat Restraint System Removal/Assembly (Including Recommendations To Avoid Introduction Of External Contaminants/Debris During Vehicle Modification) (Q-192)
  • Interior Plastic Trim - Paint-To-Match And Repair - Interior Spray Paint And Adhesion Promoter Usage Instructions (05-9-3)
• Lubrication System
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • 6.0L - Buck/Jerk Or Surge (05-21-5)
  • 7.3L Or 6.0L - Oil Pan Corrosion (05-20-3)
  • 6.0L - Long Crank Or Runs Rough At Factory Delivery Or After High Pressure Oil System Repair (05-19-14)
• Manual Steering
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Mechanical
  • Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
  • 6.0L Diesel Fuel In Engine Coolant Diagnostics - Built On Or Before 9/30/2008 (09-26-1)
  • 4.5L, 6.0L And 6.4L Diesel Head Gasket Cleaning And Cylinder Head Inspection Procedures (09-22-1)
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, Or 6.8L 2V - Spark Plug Thread Repair Procedure - Not Covered Under New Vehicle Limited Warranty (07-21-2)
  • Identifying The Correct Replacement Head Gasket For Certain Remanufactured Engines - Service Tip (06-18-16)
  • 6.0L - Buck/Jerk Or Surge (05-21-5)
  • 7.3L Or 6.0L - Oil Pan Corrosion (05-20-3)
  • 6.0L - Long Crank Or Runs Rough At Factory Delivery Or After High Pressure Oil System Repair (05-19-14)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Mechanical - Hydraulic
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Frame Modifications And Brake Line Integrity (Q-219)
  • Early Wear Of The Inner Brake Pad On The Rear Disc Brakes (07-20-8)
  • Brake Pedal Kickback Or Grabbing (99-25-8)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Mirrors
  • Various Vehicles - Rear-View Mirror Concern Analysis (23-7092)
  • Ford Interior Mirror Job Aid (G0000001)
• Paint & Coatings
  • Interior Plastic Trim - Paint-To-Match And Repair - Interior Spray Paint And Adhesion Promoter Usage Instructions (05-9-3)
• Parking Brake System
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
• Passive Restraints
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Recommended Practices And Processes For Vehicle Modifications Requiring Seat/Seat Restraint System Removal/Assembly (Including Recommendations To Avoid Introduction Of External Contaminants/Debris During Vehicle Modification) (Q-192)
  • Safety Belt Retraction Speed (05-16-11)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Front Passenger Seat/Pedestal/Restraint Delete Options - New Resistor And Bracket (Q-93R1)
• Rear Suspension
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Restraints Control Systems
  • DTC B1876, B1880, B1915 And/Or B1920 In The ECS Module Due To High Current Aftermarket Devices (06-21-18)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
• Seats
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Recommended Practices And Processes For Vehicle Modifications Requiring Seat/Seat Restraint System Removal/Assembly (Including Recommendations To Avoid Introduction Of External Contaminants/Debris During Vehicle Modification) (Q-192)
  • Safety Belt Retraction Speed (05-16-11)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Front Passenger Seat/Pedestal/Restraint Delete Options - New Resistor And Bracket (Q-93R1)
• Starter
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Higher Output Alternator Kit For E-Series With Gas Engines (Q-150R1)
  • Battery Service - Operation Of Battery Eye - Charging Service Tips (07-5-8)
  • Low Battery Voltage - 5.4L And 6.8L Applications With Single Generator - Aftermarket Accessories (06-25-11)
  • No Crank / Starter Terminal Fatigue (06-19-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Battery Relocation Procedure (Q-102)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Daylight Running Light Power Logic For Gas Vehicles Only (Q-101)
• Steering Column
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Leather Coming Loose (07-4-3)
• Steering Control Systems
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
• Steering Gear
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Steering Linkage
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• System
  • 6.0L - Runs Rough, Lacks Power, Hard Start, No Start (10-12-6)
  • 6.0L Diesel Calibration Update - Various Issues (09-7-11)
  • 6.0L Diesel-DRIVEABILITY-No Start/Hard Start/Long Crank/Misfire/Runs Rough/Lack Of Power/Buck/Jerk Or Excessive Exhaust Smoke Diagnosis (09-22-16)
  • 6.0L Turbocharger Carbon Deposit Diagnostics And Service Tips (09-16-5)
  • Coolant Loss - 6.0L (09-8-3)
  • 6.0L - Coking Deposits Diagnostic - EGR DTCS P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335 (08-26-12)
  • 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, Or 6.8L 2V - Spark Plug Thread Repair Procedure - Not Covered Under New Vehicle Limited Warranty (07-21-2)
  • 4.6L / 5.4L Engine - Slow Fuel Fill (07-15-1)
  • Erratic Shifts - Speeds Above 50 Mph (80 Km/H) And/Or Engagement Shudder (07-14-8)
  • No Crank / Starter Terminal Fatigue (06-19-14)
  • 6.0L Engine - Lack Of A/C Cooling - Compressor Failure (06-13-2)
  • WDS Cop Kit Diagnostic Tips - Coil On Plug (Cop) Ignition Systems - Engine Misfire Or Rough Running (05-22-8)
  • 5.4L - Mil On With DTC P0172 And/Or P0175 (05-21-10)
  • 6.0L - Buck/Jerk Or Surge (05-21-5)
  • 6.0L - Whine/Whistle Noise (05-21-9)
  • 6.0L - Long Crank Or Runs Rough At Factory Delivery Or After High Pressure Oil System Repair (05-19-14)
  • 6.0L - Rpm Surge At Idle - Audible EGR Surge - Low Power/Exhaust Smoke/Rough Idle Following Cold Start - High Rpm In Battery Charge Protection Mode - DTC P0488 And P1334 (05-18-5)
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle - Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tank Inspection (05-5-6)
  • 5.4L 2V - Intermittent Rough Idle - Non-Commanded EGR Flow (05-4-17)
  • General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series Battery Relocation Procedure (Q-102)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - New Lev-II Evaporative Emissions Standards (Q-96R2)
• Transmission Control Systems
  • Erratic Shifts - Speeds Above 50 Mph (80 Km/H) And/Or Engagement Shudder (07-14-8)
• Wheels & Tire System
  • Vibration/Harshness Above 45 Mph (72 Km/H) After Tire Balance (05-24-8)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - E-Series And F-Series 4-Corner Weight Analysis Update (Q-128)
  • Chassis Component Torque Update For E-Coated Frames (04-8-4)
• Wiring Diagrams
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Online Access To Ford Wiring Diagrams And Workshop Manuals (Q-118R1)
• Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Online Access To Ford Wiring Diagrams And Workshop Manuals (Q-118R1)
  • No Crank / Starter Terminal Fatigue (06-19-14)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - General Electrical Practices (Q-130)
  • Wiring - Soldering And Crimping Repairs - Service Tips (05-18-7)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Aftermarket Plasma Cutting/Welding Operations On E-Series Vehicles (Q-114)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - Guidelines For Modifying Ford Light Truck Wheelbases (Q-18R5)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 2004 Model Year E-Series Electrical System Changes (Q-92)
  • UPFITTER Bulletin - 125°C Wiring Requirements Revision For Ford Truck Quality Program Guidelines Book (Q-94)