Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 F-250 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

    • TSB #16515

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005089

      OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01017

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #631905

      SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    • TSB #00222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618559

      INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP BOLT-CORRECT PLACEMENT OF BOLTS AND WASHER-WINDSOR BUILT ENGINES. *JB Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #04236

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013413

      VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #16891

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002606

      CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    • TSB #18223

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010734

      VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #17554

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008119

      OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #03911

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002783

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

    • TSB #16683

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001937

      FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #02227

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008310

      ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #16403

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008334

      ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #15121

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624615

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS OR POPPING THROUGH THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #14821

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619315

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14864

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619335

      SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #15851

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637696

      SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15932

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637836

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15761

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636408

      SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15517

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630043

      SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD Read More »

    • TSB #15570

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630111

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS INCLUDING LACKS POWER, HESITATES, HARD TO START, AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND PRODUCE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0103, P0172 AND P0175. Read More »

    • TSB #15500

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630609

      CONCERNS WITH LOW POWER WHILE IN REVERSE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #16589

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005093

      GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. USE FUEL ADDITIVE TO PREVENT HIS CONDITION. ALL SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 1999-2003 INCLUDED. OASIS *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #15397

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630412

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15398

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630414

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15172

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624688

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #02M01

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007207

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. Read More »

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

    • TSB #CSP-08B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026389

      FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-08B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026389

      FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »

    • TSB #02E19

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630640

      SUBJECT REGARDING EMISSIONS RECALL 02E19 REGARDING CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01V04

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619650

      FIELD ACTION FOR VEHICLES BUILT WITH INCORRECT EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYSTS. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #15742

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636380

      INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PERCEIVED POOR FUEL RANGE / ECONOMY, AND OR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #18217

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010731

      MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #15113

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624689

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #16915

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002626

      EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15292

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630192

      SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #15711

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636350

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED MAZDA R2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH EFFORT CONDITION WHEN SHIFTING ANY GEAR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #18376

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013316

      A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03261

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008279

      NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15007

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622819

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00B54

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618565

      OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PARTS UPDATE REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #00B54

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618564

      OWNER NOTIFICATION INFORMING OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION COULD BE DAMAGED INTERNALLY AND, POTENTIALLY, COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SECOND GEAR OR, ULTIMATELY, AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IF IT IS DRIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #00B54

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618564

      OWNER NOTIFICATION INFORMING OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION COULD BE DAMAGED INTERNALLY AND, POTENTIALLY, COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SECOND GEAR OR, ULTIMATELY, AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IF IT IS DRIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT 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 »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #00B53

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618563

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE VEHICLE VIBRATION, DUE TO FRONT DRIVESHAFT MAYBE ONE INCH TOO LONG. *JB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #0471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008201

      WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17009

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003149

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #15355

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630273

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #17603

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007395

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

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #18406

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012965

      SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14915

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620223

      SOME SUPERCREWS AND SPORT-TRAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL BED EXTENDER MAY EXHIBIT BROKEN LOCKING PIN(S). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HOLES NOT BEING COMPLETELY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN. Read More »

    • TSB #0008

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618680

      THIS FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN PERTAINS TO THE BLOCKER BEAM ON 2001 FORD VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #17307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004948

      SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER DOOR SEAL WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. F250 MODEL INCLUDES 1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14990

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622800

      CONCERNS THAT SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE / DETACHED REAR WINDOW HALO TRIM GIMP MOULDING. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #042411

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014083

      MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #15757

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636399

      SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #15708

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636344

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS:RIM

    • TSB #15225

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625773

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #15605

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630653

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15504

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630026

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630103

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15373

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630354

      SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT Read More »