Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1990 F-150 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

• TSB #951515

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #45943

  STEERING GEAR-REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX, STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEEERING GEAR. *SD Read More »

• TSB #95527

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #45075

  STEERING-POWER-HIGH EFFORTS IN LEFT TURNS- VEHICLES WITH BENDIX C300N OR C500N STEERING GEAR AND ZF POWER STEERING PUMP. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95327

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39234

  STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW Read More »

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

• TSB #94258

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #38058

  REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW Read More »

• TSB #94258

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #38058

  REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW Read More »

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

• TSB #95527

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39895

  STEERING - POWER - LOSS OF ASSIST/MOMENTARY AND RANDOM STICK/BIND AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95620

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055700

  UNKNOWN Read More »

SUSPENSION

• TSB #985A46

  Date Announced:

  MAR 18, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #613007

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT OR PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. *TT Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #9597

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #42080

  UNKNOWN Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

• TSB #97218

  Date Announced:

  JAN 20, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51417

  SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER - REVISED REAR SPRING HANGER INSULATOR PAD - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6000, 7000 OR 9000 LB AXLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/97. *TW Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

• TSB #97310

  Date Announced:

  FEB 03, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51669

  NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #985A13

  Date Announced:

  MAR 18, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601012

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »

• TSB #985A13

  Date Announced:

  MAR 18, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601012

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

• TSB #942411

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #37762

  BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

• TSB #95212

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #46478

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »

• TSB #95212

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #46478

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

• TSB #962528

  Date Announced:

  DEC 02, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50984

  BRAKES - AIR COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - ENGINE - 7.0L - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL - NOISE - RATTLE - AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED- VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

• TSB #98217

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #603670

  EXPERIENCING FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES AND REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. *YC Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

• TSB #9568

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39904

  REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95310

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39222

  NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #99816

  Date Announced:

  MAY 03, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #606420

  FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9588

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #41029

  KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW Read More »

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #9748

  Date Announced:

  FEB 17, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51691

  ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #9864

  Date Announced:

  MAR 30, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601312

  INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #BC3131950301

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39190

  SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95620

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055700

  UNKNOWN Read More »

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #96728

  Date Announced:

  MAR 25, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #613350

  SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #95621

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39915

  THE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT BEARING END CLEARANCE MAY NOT BE WITHIN SPECIFICATION ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95620

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055700

  UNKNOWN Read More »

• TSB #95322

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39230

  REVISED CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #98167

  Date Announced:

  APR 07, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #609736

  TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK Read More »

• TSB #98168

  Date Announced:

  APR 07, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #609737

  TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD Read More »

• TSB #0015

  Date Announced:

  JAN 10, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #612203

  INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »

• TSB #9888

  Date Announced:

  APR 27, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601238

  INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »

• TSB #98123

  Date Announced:

  JAN 19, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #605599

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

• TSB #97511

  Date Announced:

  MAR 03, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51945

  FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »

• TSB #951112

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #45085

  REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW Read More »

• TSB #951113

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #45086

  DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW Read More »

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

• TSB #95619

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39913

  NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95212

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39125

  VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW Read More »

• TSB #942318

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #37741

  TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW Read More »

• TSB #942415

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #37765

  UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• TSB #002310

  Date Announced:

  NOV 13, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #616522

  SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0038

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #612343

  VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #962612

  Date Announced:

  DEC 16, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50997

  TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

• TSB #96249

  Date Announced:

  NOV 18, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50908

  TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• TSB #942321

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 1994

  NHTSA ID:

  #37744

  MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

• TSB #9519

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39130

  NOISE/VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED. *TW Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #98246

  Date Announced:

  DEC 07, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #604059

  FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

• TSB #95912

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #42085

  UNKNOWN Read More »

• TSB #95620

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39914

  BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95620

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055700

  UNKNOWN Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #99222

  Date Announced:

  OCT 18, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #6089681

  SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

• TSB #99222

  Date Announced:

  OCT 18, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #6089681

  SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

• TSB #96246

  Date Announced:

  NOV 18, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50905

  WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »

• TSB #96246

  Date Announced:

  NOV 18, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50905

  WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #96221

  Date Announced:

  OCT 21, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50940

  WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

• TSB #01156

  Date Announced:

  AUG 06, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #623944

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #9747

  Date Announced:

  FEB 17, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51689

  FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #95323

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39231

  TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #95410

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39241

  LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW Read More »

• TSB #95213

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #39126

  NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #9852

  Date Announced:

  APR 13, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601290

  INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

• TSB #9852

  Date Announced:

  APR 13, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601290

  INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #99129

  Date Announced:

  JUN 14, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #606460

  EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

• TSB #985A12

  Date Announced:

  MAR 18, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601010

  RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #99196

  Date Announced:

  SEP 20, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #6090087

  INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #99196

  Date Announced:

  SEP 20, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #6090087

  INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9848

  Date Announced:

  MAR 02, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601269

  ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »

• TSB #9848

  Date Announced:

  MAR 02, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601269

  ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »

• TSB #BC4178950401

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1995

  NHTSA ID:

  #3055145

  UNKNOWN Read More »

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #01157

  Date Announced:

  AUG 06, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #623988

  INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »

• TSB #98419

  Date Announced:

  MAR 02, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601280

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC Read More »

• TSB #9768

  Date Announced:

  MAR 17, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51987

  FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »

• TSB #9768

  Date Announced:

  MAR 17, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51987

  FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »