2004 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

93 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Ford F-150. 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.

• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
• 10172885Feb 7, 2020Engine cooling. This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.
• 10165713Sep 2, 2019Electrical system. 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 door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the…
• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10143079Jun 1, 2018Equipment, Engine. Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the…
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. 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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10092370Aug 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2004-2014 f-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4wd) may exhibit noisy or engaged front hubs when operating in two-wheel drive (2wd) mode. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10205038Apr 21, 2016Fuel system. Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
• 10058101Sep 9, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground. Model 1997-99 f250 ld, 1997-03 f150, 2004 f150 heritage, 2002-03 blackwood.
• 10056148May 30, 2014Engine. Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
• 10045340Jul 10, 2012Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112.
• 10039074Feb 1, 2011Air bags, Electrical system. Ford: there may be chaffing on a wire harness between the clockspring and driver airbag which cause the airbag warning light to come on.
• 10030866Aug 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Ford truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In the case of the roushcharger for the f-150, the trucks calibration enhancements has been developed to better accommodate regional variations in premium fuel quality. Even though not all f-150 roushcharged trucks will be affected by these variations. Csc letter was rec'd. *pe updated 4/12/10.
• 10029205Jun 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10024865Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. 1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
• 10024843Mar 1, 2008Brakes. Intermittent vehicle vibration--parking brake disengagement concerns.
• 10024828Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. 4.6l/5.4l--mil p0506 and/or p0505--hesitation/loss of rpm/difficulty starting/low idle rpm.
• 10024324Feb 1, 2008Fuel system. Erratic fuel gauge operation - mil on --dtcs p040/p0463 or instrument cluster module dtc b1201--vehicles built before 12/3/2007.
• 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
• 10023854Oct 1, 2007Steering. High pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage f-150).
• 10022279Jul 25, 2007Suspension. Rear axle tube fracture at center carrier.
• 10022160Jul 13, 2007Suspension. Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds.
• 10021178Mar 19, 2007Suspension. Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration.
• 10021048Feb 27, 2007Engine cooling. Spark plug removal instructions - 5.4 3v.
• 10020792Jan 16, 2007Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
• 10020175Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4x4 front differential bracket repair.
• 10019947Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
• 10019916Jan 1, 2006Tires. Alternate tires approved for off road use.
• 10019383Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. 5.4l 3v with p030x and/or p0316 accompanied by spark knock.
• 10019378Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
• 10019074Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Vsm programming - service procedure update.
• 10018934Jan 1, 2006Other or unknown. Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
• 10016794Jan 1, 2006Suspension. Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration.
• 10014256Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 1st order vibration from the driveline at highway speeds.
• 10014252Jan 1, 2006Steering. Vehicle/steering wheel vibration at 50 mph (80 km/h) or higher - steering wheel nibble at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
• 10014100Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10012943Dec 7, 2005Body and structure. An aluminum-backed butyl pad may have been added to the inside surface of the right hand side box outer panel in front of the tail lamp. Customer satisfaction program 04b23. Butyl pad removal. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10018741Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1131 and/or p1151 - 4.2l engine.
• 10017808Oct 31, 2005Brakes. Front brake roughness - shudder while braking.
• 10017807Oct 31, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Service procedure for repair or replacement of column shift cable.
• 10017806Oct 31, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005.
• 10018062Oct 7, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow.
• 10017803Oct 3, 2005Vehicle speed control. Rough idle-5.4l 3v 4x2 supercab and supercrew.
• 10017864Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0488 set after reflash.
• 10017938Jun 7, 2005Suspension. Front tire wear on inside and/or outside edge. *tt rapid feathering wear of front tires. *tt rapid shoulder (toe) wear on inside edge of front tires.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10013393Jun 7, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing. *eh vehicles built through 4/25/2005 - 5.4l 3v engine.

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