Reference Number(s): 03-21-11, Date of Issue: October 6, 2003 FORD: 1994-96 F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350; 1995-96 ECONOLINE Superceded Bulletin(s): 96-6-7, Date of Issue: March 11, 1996 NOTE: Article 96-6-7 is being republished in its entirety as part of a consolidated 7.3L diagnostic aid booklet, and to update part information.

DESCRIPTION: Hard Start/No Start/Long Crank Time – F-Series Built From 2/9/94 And Econoline Built From 8/94 All With 7.3L DI Turbo Diesel ISSUE: A no start/hard start and/or long crank time may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the glow plug relay. ACTION: Install a Glow Plug Relay Kit which has been revised to reduce the possibility of no start/hard start and/or long crank time. Refer to the following for details. The Glow Plug Relay Kit (F7TZ-12B533-CA) consists of the following: One (1) Glow Plug Relay One (1) Adapter Wire Assembly Two (2) Nuts – 10-32 Two (2) Nuts – 5/16″-18 Two (2) Washers One (1) Glow Plug Relay Cover One (1) Instruction Sheet (I.S. #7152) Refer to the Instruction Sheet in the kit for installation details. NOTE: WHEN ORDERING AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES THE REVISED RELAY. IF IT DOES NOT, USE THE FOLLOWING SERVICE KIT TO UPDATE THE HARNESS. In addition to the Instruction Sheet, attach the wire adapter connector to the wiring harness conduit using a tie wrap as shown in Fig 1 . Early kits may not contain the tie wrap. Obtain a 152mm (6″) tie wrap locally. PARTS INFORMATION Part Number Part Name F7TZ-12B533-CA Glow Plug Relay Kit OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES 96-1-7 WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only. Fig 1: Wire Adapter Connector Tied To Harness ConduitG95H53279

1994-1996 Ford 7.3 L DIT Powerstroke - Hard Start & No Start

Description

Reference Number(s): 03-21-11, Date of Issue: October 6, 2003

FORD: 1994-96 F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350; 1995-96 ECONOLINE
Superceded Bulletin(s): 96-6-7, Date of Issue: March 11, 1996

NOTE: Article 96-6-7 is being republished in its entirety as part of a consolidated 7.3L diagnostic aid booklet, and to update part information.

DESCRIPTION: Hard Start/No Start/Long Crank Time – F-Series Built From 2/9/94 And Econoline Built From 8/94 All With 7.3L DI Turbo Diesel
ISSUE: A no start/hard start and/or long crank time may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the glow plug relay.
ACTION: Install a Glow Plug Relay Kit which has been revised to reduce the possibility of no start/hard start and/or long crank time. Refer to the following for details.

The Glow Plug Relay Kit (F7TZ-12B533-CA) consists of the following:

One (1) Glow Plug Relay
One (1) Adapter Wire Assembly
Two (2) Nuts – 10-32
Two (2) Nuts – 5/16″-18
Two (2) Washers
One (1) Glow Plug Relay Cover
One (1) Instruction Sheet (I.S. #7152)

Refer to the Instruction Sheet in the kit for installation details.

NOTE: WHEN ORDERING AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES THE REVISED RELAY. IF IT DOES NOT, USE THE FOLLOWING SERVICE KIT TO UPDATE THE HARNESS.

In addition to the Instruction Sheet, attach the wire adapter connector to the wiring harness conduit using a tie wrap as shown in Fig 1 . Early kits may not contain the tie wrap. Obtain a 152mm (6″) tie wrap locally.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Part Name
F7TZ-12B533-CA Glow Plug Relay Kit
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES

96-1-7

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.
Fig 1: Wire Adapter Connector Tied To Harness ConduitG95H53279

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