F 250 4WD Pickup V8-6.9L DSL (1983)
Intake Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Air Intake System - Water Entry
Article No.
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WATER ENTRY - 2.9L, 5.0L EFI, 6.9L DIESEL
87-2-25
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ENGINE - 2.9L, 5.0L EFI, 6.9L DIESEL - WATER ENTRY THROUGH AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
LIGHT TRUCK 1983-86 RANGER, BRONCO II, BRONCO, E SERIES, F SERIES
ISSUE:
Reports have been received of internal damage occuring to 2.9L, 5.0L EFI and 6.9L light truck engines due to water being drawn into the air
intake system while the vehicles are being driven in normal wet conditions, such as water splash/spray from vehicles or in shallow water.
ACTION:
The air cleaner for the 6.9L engine has been changed to correct the condition on 1987 model year vehicles. Prior model year
changes are covered in TSB 87-2-26. Improvements to the air inlet systems for the 2.9L and 5.0L EFI engines will occur in the
1988 model year.
Because the concern can occur during normal operating conditions, dealers are urged to assure that in-warranty repairs are not
denied unless there is evidence of owner misuse.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 87-2-26
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
