2004 Ford F-250 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
88 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 88
- 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
- This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thr…RFI20210210_624- · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 10, 2021
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be …DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2020
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be …DOR-C2C6H-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2020
- Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative doo…SSM 48157 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 2, 2019
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint…DOR-B8H4Z-11 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 2, 2018
- 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: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module insta…ASI-44408 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after traveli…LP-09L02 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2013
- 1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip. *nj20228 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- 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
- 1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj20052 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- 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
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj071110 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 19, 2007
- Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17. *kb06246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 25, 2007
- 6.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct. *kb062401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits. *kb06177 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 8, 2007
- 6.0l oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct. *kb07515 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 2007
- Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start. *kb0754 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 2007
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb19728 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Lack of cooling fan operation. *kb0714 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 2007
- 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263. *kb06171 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 2007
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. *kb19621 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103. *kb19614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine. *kb19375 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Driveability issues and/or dtc p132b, p006a immediately after reprogramming. *kb19356 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Oil flow from the base engine oil pump. *kb19247 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2006
- Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement. *tt19245 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2006
- Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics. *tt19082 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2006
- Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if pcm is reprogrammed - service tip. *tt19090 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2006
- P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT19099 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 28, 2006
- Voluntary emission recall 06e17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. Corrosion may exist at the electrode surface on the exhaust pressure (ep) sensor; fuel delivery timing …0617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 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
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt0645 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt052623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt05252 · Technical service bulletin · Trailer Hitches · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse. *tt051511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. *tt04194 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. *tt05174 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt051713 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code p0488 and/or p1334 with no driveability symptoms, harsh shift and/or transmission engagements. *tt05176 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Service kit available for wiper motor wiring. *tt05188 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Drive away shudder or vibration. *eh04227 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 7, 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
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt18735 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code p0488 set after reflash. *tt18734 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing. *eh vehicles built through 4/25/2005 - 5.4l 3v engine. *tt04221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Dtc's p0488 (egr throttle position range/performance) and/or p1334 (egr throttle position sensor minimum stop performance) setting after pcm reprogramming. *tt18607 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 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
- Rpm surge at idle; audible egr surge; low power/smoke/rough idle following a cold start that corrects after engine is warm; surge on resume with speed control; intake flutter sound…18554 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 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
- Low battery voltage - snow plow equipped vehicles - 6.0l diesel with single generator. *tt0557 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt0554 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt05417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt05249 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt052624 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler (cac) duct-6.0l diesel engine. *sc05135 · 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
- Low power-cold side charge air cooler (cac) disconnected-oil leak at cac connections-6.0l-vehicles built 4/1/2004 through 2/15/2005. *sc05148 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area. *tt04239 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 29, 2004
- Steering system noise. Moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel. *tt 2005 model added. *tt18020 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 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
- Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost. *ar04168 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 23, 2004
- High engine rpm between downshifts - lack of engine braking - 5.4l and manual transmission. * ar04165 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 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
- Delayed/harsh forward or reverse engagements. *tt18051 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Dtc u1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (ic). *tt17956 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Low rpm, buck/jerk, miss, stumble after deceleration down long grade with the cruise control engaged. *tt04138 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Low/oscillating line pressure or low/no pto torque due to incomplete pto wiring installation. *tt17917 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 rpm on 6.0l built prior to 9/29/2003. *tt0494 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 17, 2004
- Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition. *tt03146 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 17, 2004
- Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case. *tt17829 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Manual transmission fluid leak. *tt17822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Door ajar light working improperly after vehicle security module replacement. *tt17784 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt17777 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2004
- EXHAUST LEAK NOISE. *TT17774 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2004
- Excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. *tt16915 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips. *tt02219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004