2004 Ford E-450 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
53 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford E-450. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 53
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and …SSM 51909 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 7, 2023
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-…ASI-44534 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2014
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electroni…ASI-44404 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. Some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with …TSB-10-12-6 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 11, 2010
- Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 an…TSB-08-26-3 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 1, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *peTSB-08-16-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2009
- Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms. *peTSB-08-20-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 20, 2009
- 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08. *nj08-2-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 6.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles. *nj07219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics. *tt19082 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2006
- P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT19099 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 28, 2006
- White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l. *tt06213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 13, 2006
- Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. *tt052625 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. *tt06310 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt052623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Low battery voltage - 6.0l diesel with single alternator. *tt19019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt19015 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. *tt04194 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure. *tt0511 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Ford-installed alternators. Thomas built buses. *tt8 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2005
- Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt05215 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 31, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt051713 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Rpm surge at idle - audible egr surge - low power/exhaust smoke/rough idle following cold start - high rpm in battery charge protection mode - diagnostic trouble code p0488 and p13…05185 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Flutter noise on deceleration. *tt18845 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53. *tt18822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Voluntary emission recall 05e15 - supplement #2. Exhaust pressure sensor replacement, on-board diagnostic system and engine control module recalibrations. *tt05E15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2005
- Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination. Customer satisfaction program 04b24. Transmission reverse planet replacement. *tt s…04B24 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 18, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code p0488 set after reflash. *tt18734 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling. *tt0582 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip. *tt18694 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Intermittent crank no start due to an egr throttle plate that is stuck closed. The engine may seem like it has no compression due to a faster than normal cranking speed of greater …18598 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, mil on, and diagnostic trouble codes p2263, p0299, or p0401. *tt18525 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt18397 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt05248 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt05249 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine. *sc05139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. *tt18382 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt18376 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406). *tt18362 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756, p0761 or p0771 after overhaul or installation of 2005 torqshift transmission. *tt042516 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401. Various models including 2005 ford e-350. *tt04204 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 2004
- Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. Oasis. To include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt18250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 04n03. Additional warranty coverage for anti-lock brake system module. *tt04N03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Various driveability concerns such as hard start, no start, hesitation, runs rough, erratic shifts, and the malfunction indicator lamp on with a variety of diagnostic trouble codes…18115 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Insufficient charging system output for modified vehicle use. *tt18101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt18069 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Delayed/harsh forward or reverse engagements. *tt18051 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2195, p2916, p2197 and/or p2198. *tt17949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. Fluid usage change. *tt17905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004