2005 Ford F-550 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
121 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 121
- 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
- Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 49495 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2021
- These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads t…DOR-Z2E6B-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2020
- Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 48494 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 29, 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-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
- Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 47979 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 14, 2019
- Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 46345 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2017
- 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: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). IpeTSB-08-9-9 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 23, 2008
- Ford lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer satisfaction program 07m08: certain 2005 model year f-150, f-super duty, expedition, and naviga…07M08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 2008
- 2005-08 f250-550 super duty manual transmission - clutch pedal concern. *nj20232 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *nj07312 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2007
- 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
- 2005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern. *nj19989 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer. *nj07112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 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
- Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications. *kb0772 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Buck/jerk when pulling large heavy gooseneck trailers. Diesel engines. Reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest calibration might solve the issue. *kb0769 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Abs light on and possible c1175, c1236, p0500,p0503. *kb0798 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jun 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 - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140. *kb06229 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 2007
- Hesitation, runs rough, or surge either on acceleration or during idle in gear and occurs right after initial cold engine start up. *kb06239 · 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
- High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l engines. *kb06176 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 2007
- Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l. *kb updated 07-25-07. *kb061811 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 15, 2007
- Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l. *kb061612 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2007
- Spark plug removal instructions - 5.4 3v. *kb06152 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 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
- 6.0l - reduced engine performance - high altitude. *kb0727 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found. *kb061912 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 16, 2007
- Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in 6.0l. *kb06226 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 5, 2007
- Power steering fluid leak at jumper line to hydroboost connection. *kb062211 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 22, 2006
- MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB19537 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2006
- MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB19529 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2006
- Lack of power or lack of performance condition when operated above 5,000 feet of altitude. *kb19521 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2006
- 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
- Front wheel bearings - noise. *tt updated on 02-27-07. *kb06129 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 4, 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
- 18 inch conti tr all-terrain tires. *tt19062 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 29, 2006
- 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
- 6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P0460. *TT06510 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 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
- High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *tt0646 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in - 6.0l. *tt06311 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v. *tt052317 · 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
- Bearing & sensor assembly - abs sensor is available for service - base part number 2c204. *tt18999 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Customer satisfaction program 05b32 - de-gas bottle fill level label and fluid level adjustment.05B32 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Customer satisfaction program 05b35 - the engine control modules may not be calibrated to the latest software levels, adversely affecting the performance and reliability of the eng…05B35 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- MIL ON WITH DTC P0460 -- 6.0L. *TT052615 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Service calibration update -- loss of rpm on deceleration -- 6.8l 3v. Various models including 2006 f-53 motorhome. *tt052614 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l. *tt05254 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Steering wheel oscillation (back and forth motion), immediately following front or rear wheel impacts (pavement joints, frost heaves, rough roads, etc). *tt42601 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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 p2106, harsh drive engagements, transmission shudder - 5.4l 3v engine. *tt05182 · 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
- Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip. *tt18884 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Trailer brake controller applications. *tt18877 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Special field action 05l26 - vehicle noise emission control information label installation. *tt05L26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 23, 2005
- New fuel vapor management system for certain vehicles with gas engines and standard duty carriers. Jerr-dan technical bulletin. *tt05197 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 21, 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
- High pressure oil leak at an injector. A hard start, or no start condition with low or no injection control pressure (icp) - service tip. *tt18749 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt18735 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Steering gear noise. Moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel, especially during left turns. Vehicles built prior to 11/24/2004 - 5.4l and 6.8l engi…051018 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- High pressure pump o-ring available for concern related to a high pressure system oil leak. *tt18635 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Fluid leak from the hydraulic clutch system - repairs/service tip. *tt18609 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2005
- Front seal oil leak - misdiagnosed as oil pressure regulator oil leak. *tt18593 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Steering gear noise - 6.0l diesel engine - vehicles built before 11/24/2004. *tt05613 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2005
- The normal output voltage from the ford trailer brake controller on certain vehicles built after 3/23/05 has changed. *tt18537 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- 6.0 engine overheating with a snow plow installed on vehicles without the factory installed snow plow package. *tt0544 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Front coil spring replacement on vehicles with lighter than intended front springs. Customer satisfaction program 04b25. *tt04B25 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Temperature gauge reads hot. *tt0512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 24, 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
- Lack of air conditioning cooling - climate control mode selection not working. *tt05149 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Abs light on and possible dtcs c1175, c1236, p0500, p0503. *sc051112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340 and or p0344-5.4 3v engine. *sc05132 · 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
- Rear axle leak-dana s-110 rear axle. *sc05124 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Various driveability symptoms-calibration update release-6.0 diesel engine. *sc05114 · 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
- Hard start/long crank, rough idle, engine idle misfire-mil-dtcs p0300 through p0308, p0171, p0172, p0174, p0175, p0316, p2195, p2196, p2197, p2198. *sc05134 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Engine quits upon drive or reverse engagement, or when coming to a stop-torqshift transmission. *sc05121 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Front end bottoms out - hits jounce bumpers. *tt18393 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Speedometer needle bounce, cruise control drop out, diagnostic trouble code p0500, and/or uncommanded wiper activation - service tip. *tt18387 · 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
- Reverse shudder, loss of reverse and transmission fluid leakage (all gas models, and 6.0l diesels built before 12/13/2004). *tt18371 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Passenger seat slightly tilted. *tt18370 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Message in the instrument cluster message center reading trailer fault. *tt18367 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt17467 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Weld bonding procedure. *tt042616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Steering wheel oscillation (back and forth motion) after riding over bumps/ruts. *tt04261 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Crank no start, hard start, runs rough at idle - 6.0l engine. *tt *sc042518 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 27, 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
- 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
- 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
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips. *tt02219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004