2004 Ford Ranger service bulletins & manufacturer communications
55 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Ranger. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 55
- Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Qual…22B05 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 27, 2023
- Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Qualit…22B05 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2022
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator repl…14B04 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 22, 2014
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb06166 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2007
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt06116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt0645 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt05252 · Technical service bulletin · Trailer Hitches · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers - vehicles built before 4/1/2005. *tt05101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid addit…04B22 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 2005
- No 3rd gear, dtc p0733 (3rd gear incorrect ratio) and flashing tcil - vehicles built prior to 9/23/2004. *tt05611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Squeak or rattle from the passenger air bag. *tt05616 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- BRAKE LAMP CONCERNS. *TT05619 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2005
- High idle between shifts or in neutral - 4.0l engine with manual transmission. *tt05510 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Spark knock during acceleration - 4.0l engine. *tt0559 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Surging sensation during cruise at steady speeds of 35-50 mph (56-80 km/h) - 4.0l engine. *tt0558 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Hard start or flooding during cold start on 2.3l engine. *tt0533 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Mil on with various misfire related dtc's p0300-p0306 and p0316 - 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. *tt05263 · 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
- High idle at cold start. *tt18375 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Hard start or flooding when engine is cold. *tt18364 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Abs dtc c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module. *eh18347 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Hard start or flooding when engine is cold. *eh18346 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh04237 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 2004
- Windshield wipers do no park when switched off - vehicles built prior to 3/31/2004. *tt042122 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2004
- BACK GLASS PUSH OUT. *TT04218 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004. *tt041910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 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
- Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes. *ar *tt041610 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 rpm, rough idle. *tt0486 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 2004
- STARTER NOISE. *TT17779 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt17777 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2004
- Engine surge at a steady throttle during the first 5 minutes after a cold start. *tt17771 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2004
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage. On goodyear p245/75r16 tires. *tt17490 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Higher than expected idle on cold start. *tt17484 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Uneven tire wear on 4x4s equipped with goodyear p245/75r15 tires. *tt17429 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Demonstration/delivery hold - special field action 03l17. Revised smog emissions information. *tt03L17 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Recommended 12v switched accessory sources. This is a fisher service bulletin. *mr0311 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 25, 2003
- Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt03235 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 24, 2003
- Various powertrain control module (pcm) and/or instrument cluster electrical concerns. *tt17265 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt17254 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Special field action 03l14 for certain vehicles equipped with 2.3l engines - vehicle emissions control information (veci) label replacement. Veci labels include an incorrect vacuum…03L14 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Stall or rough idle condition on 4.0l sohc built before 9/22/2003. *tt17235 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17234 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Accessory drive belt noise on 3.0l vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003. *tt17227 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module. *tt17132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft. *tt03048 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003