2006 Ford E-450 Technical Service Bulletins

62 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Ford E-450. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10243490Sep 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. 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 MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
• 10178768Jul 8, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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 to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. This will cause the part to be replaced, due to repetitive dashboard warning light, even though it sends signals to the trailer…
• 10056196May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
• 10055629Feb 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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, electronically, and recheck voltage. Model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
• 10039130Nov 17, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. There may be two trouble codes stored. The problem may be caused by aftermarket generators installed or modifications to the front end drive. E-350/450.
• 10034571Jun 11, 2010Fuel system. 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 or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or various injector circuit codes.
• 10029205Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. The f53 motorhome chassis is included.
• 10028826Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes.
• 10028730May 1, 2009Engine cooling. 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.
• 10028284Mar 20, 2009Engine cooling. 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.
• 10027985Sep 1, 2008Engine cooling. Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
• 10024325Mar 1, 2008Engine cooling. 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
• 10023855Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. 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.
• 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brakes. Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
• 10096432Jun 7, 2007Electrical system. On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its power up mode (ignition on) the module may not wake up. If this action occurs, the module's led display panels will not prove-out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
• 10021462Apr 27, 2007Engine cooling. Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
• 10022243Apr 1, 2007Engine cooling. Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
• 10021236Mar 23, 2007Engine cooling. Lack of cooling fan operation.
• 10021234Mar 23, 2007Engine cooling. 6.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140.
• 10021232Mar 23, 2007Engine cooling. 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263.
• 10021231Mar 23, 2007Engine cooling. High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l engines.
• 10021165Mar 15, 2007Engine cooling. Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l. *kb updated 07-25-07.
• 10021055Feb 27, 2007Engine cooling. Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l.
• 10021054Feb 27, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4l engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45l engine and torqshift transmission.
• 10021045Feb 26, 2007Engine cooling. Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8l engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
• 10021621Feb 1, 2007Fuel system. Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
• 10022232Dec 1, 2006Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment needed.
• 10021229Sep 1, 2006Engine cooling. Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine.
• 10096427Jun 13, 2006Electrical system. Gtwy401-a1 rev 1.0 and 2.0 when module transitions from power down (ignition off) to its power up (ignition on) the module may intermittently may not wake up. The module led panels will not prove out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
• 10021235Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Runs rough or misfire due to a stuck valve.
• 10021173Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
• 10019810Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
• 10019801Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. Intermittent dtc p0316.
• 10019795Apr 28, 2006Electrical system. P0404 SERVICE TIP.
• 10096425Apr 6, 2006Engine cooling. Gtwy501-ai module repeatedly resets due to excessive ambient temperature of 150 f or higher, module will not function and all led's flash repeatedly.
• 10019380Mar 13, 2006Engine cooling. White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l.
• 10020363Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Abs light on concern - 6.0l diesel.
• 10020136Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. 6.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, p2140.
• 10020135Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. 6.0l - mil on with dtc p0460.
• 10020069Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
• 10019915Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
• 10019385Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l.
• 10019080Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Part changes on vehicles built after january, 2006. Casting and machining changes.
• 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10019024Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. 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 engine.
• 10018946Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10013298Nov 14, 2005Body and structure. Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure.
• 10018765Nov 4, 2005Electrical system. Ford-installed alternators. Thomas built buses.
• 10017806Oct 31, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005.

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