Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-15-1
Date: 980803
Diesel Engine - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Hard/No Start
Article No.
98-15-1
08/03/98
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL
ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) P1391, P1393, P1395 AND/OR P1396 STORED
IN MEMORY - F-250 AND F-350 CALIFORNIA ONLY
AND ECONOLINE - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 F-250 HD, F-350
1997-98 ECONOLINE
CALIBRATION
Refer to Recalibration Cross Reference chart for applicable calibrations.
WARNING
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE(S). PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER
ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.
ISSUE
Some 1997 7.3L DIT F-250/350 (California only) and Econoline vehicles may exhibit a check engine light on and possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) P1391, P1393, P1395, and/or P1396 stored in memory. These vehicles may or may not exhibit other driveability symptoms such as hard starting,
long crank time, no start, etc.
ACTION
Refer to the information when diagnosing these conditions. Understanding the on-board diagnostics will help in diagnosing the above concerns.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
981501A
Clean And Tighten
0.7 Hr.
Connections - Econoline
981501B
Clean And Tighten
1.1 Hr.
Connections And
Reprogram Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) -
Econoline
981501C
Clean And Tighten
0.5 Hr.
Connections -
F-250HD/F-350
98150D
Clean And Tighten
0.9 Hr.
Connections And
