2004 Ford F-450 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
128 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford F-450 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 128
- 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
- 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 · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2014
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt05215 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 31, 2005
- 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
- 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
- Customer satisfaction program 05b29: supplement#3. Charge air cooler duct replacement. *sc08172005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 17, 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
- 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
- 4x4 transfer case jump out of 4th or 4l - manual shift transfer case. *tt0536 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit. *tt18406 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 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
- 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
- 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
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Popping or quavering from radio on the am band. *tt18384 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2004
- 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 gear noise - 6.0l diesel engine. *tt04238 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 29, 2004
- Oil leak at the engine oil cooler/oil filter housing - o-ring available for service. *tt18306 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 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
- Low power - cold side charge air cooler (cac) disconnected - oil leak at cold side cac connections - 6.0l engine - vehicles built 12/15/2003 through 4/1/2004. *tt04209 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 18, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2614/p2617, multiple driveability issues and/or glow plug or water-in-fuel lamp flicker. Oasis. Various models including…18226 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt18223 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18217 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Harsh/slipping shifts and/or harsh/delayed engagement into drive or reverse. *tt18209 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt17406 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 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
- 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
- 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
- No start or constant engine misfire - fuel injection control module (ficm) diagnosis - 6.0l diesel. *tt04115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263 after turbocharger replacement. *tt17885 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Delayed/harsh forward or reverse engagements. *tt17874 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Air induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing. *tt17869 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 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
- Water-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (hfcm) on vehicles built prior to 11/1/2003 with 6.0l engine. *tt0492 · 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
- Clunk or pop on initial engagement from reverse to drive at approximately 2-3 mph. Various modles including 2004 econoline. *tt17727 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Low power/boost due to the plastic charge air cooler (cac) duct blowing off. *tt17719 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- BELT NOISE. *TT17716 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes p2614 and p2617. *tt17704 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263. *tt17701 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Engine oil leaks at lower crankcase. *tt17683 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Climate control defaults to defrost. *tt17669 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Oil leak from front or rear of engine. *tt17667 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Harsh/slipping engagements, upshifts and/or downshifts on vehicles with torqshift - adaptive shift strategy. *tt17643 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Various driveability concerns. Torqshift harsh downshift and clunk/buck/jerk. *tt17624 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Transmission gear ratio error - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0730 on vehicles with torqshift transmission. *tt17618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p2614 (camshaft position output circuit open) and p2617 (crankshaft position output circuit open). *tt17613 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt17603 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (ic). *tt17594 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Various electrical concerns. Inoperative turn signals (in the mirror only), parking lights, running lights, cab lights, fog lights, or dash lights, with fuse 2.17 open. *tt17580 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or p0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory er…17571 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- No crank/no start with low tr-p voltage. *tt17569 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Normal egr (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip. *tt17568 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Pcm (powertrain control module)/ficm/tcm reprogramming errors. *tt17567 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Turbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt17566 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Low charging system voltage while snow plowing. *mj17553 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Various driveability concerns - torqshift harsh downshift and cluck/buck/jerk. *mj17540 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Harsh engagement or shift issues with pulsating cooler lines and erratic line pressure. *mj17537 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0103 - air induction system water/snow deflector kit. *mj17535 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Water in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel conditioning module (hfcm). *mj17534 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Special service instruction 04t03. Demonstration/delivery hold on engine crankshaft. *tt04T03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 16, 2004
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips. *tt02219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking. *tt04185 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 rpm - 6.0l built after 9/29/2003. *tt04184 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt17530 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Crank no start, runs rough, engine misses, bucks/jerks or lacks power condition - wiring harness chafing. *tt17522 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- False diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's set during use of active commands with wds. *tt17508 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Low power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263. 6.0l diesel engine. Also includes my2003 ford f450/550. *tt17472 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Oil leak that seems to be coming from head gasket area. Including ford f450/550 my2003. *tt17460 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Wireless keypad inoperative - service tip. *tt17447 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2003
- White/gray smoke and various driveability concerns after cold start - torqshift harsh downshift and buck/jerk. *tt17437 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Emissions recall 03e03 - powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration. *tt03E03 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Harsh disengagement when shifting from reverse to park. *tt17351 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt17320 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003