2008 Ford E-450 Technical Service Bulletins

18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.

• 11029052Feb 24, 2026Body and structure, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM).
• 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet…
• 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.
• 10137113Mar 30, 2018Equipment. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems.
• 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
• 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.
• 10056191May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3rd or no 4th gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. Model 2008-2013 mark lt, f-150, crown victoria, grand marquis, town car, e series.
• 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.
• 10054755Jan 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. Model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-450, f-450, f-550, 2011 f-53 motorhome chassis, f-50 commercial stripped chassis.
• 10039053Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Brakes. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
• 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.
• 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).
• 10032245Oct 26, 2007Body and structure. Ford: do not demonstrate, deliver, or sell. Certain 2008 model year cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles built at ohio assembly plant. In small number of the affected vehicles, the incorrect right side frame rail was used when constructing the vehicle. Vehicles found to have the incorrect right side frame rail cannot be sold, and the vehicle will be replaced.
• 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.

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