2003 Ford F-450 SD Technical Service Bulletins

55 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Ford F-450 SD. 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.
• 10189008Feb 10, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
• 10171326Jan 13, 2020Equipment. 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 returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
• 10171325Jan 13, 2020Equipment. 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 returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10055648Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi). Model 2001-2004 f-super duty.
• 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.
• 10024325Mar 1, 2008Engine cooling. 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
• 10021281Dec 1, 2007Fuel system. Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
• 10023653Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
• 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.
• 10022295Jul 25, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17.
• 10022293Jul 25, 2007Engine cooling. 6.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
• 10021484May 8, 2007Exterior lighting. Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits.
• 10021464Apr 27, 2007Engine cooling. 6.0l oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10021621Feb 1, 2007Fuel system. Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
• 10021619Feb 1, 2007Engine cooling. Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103.
• 10021229Sep 1, 2006Engine cooling. Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine.
• 10021174Sep 1, 2006Engine cooling. Driveability issues and/or dtc p132b, p006a immediately after reprogramming.
• 10021173Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
• 10019808Apr 29, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if pcm is reprogrammed - service tip.
• 10019795Apr 28, 2006Electrical system. P0404 SERVICE TIP.
• 10019945Apr 1, 2006Engine cooling. Voluntary emission recall 06e17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. Corrosion may exist at the electrode surface on the exhaust pressure (ep) sensor; fuel delivery timing during cold weather may not be optimal; and/or exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system operation at idle may not be optimal.
• 10019380Mar 13, 2006Engine cooling. White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l.
• 10020069Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
• 10019949Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
• 10019385Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l.
• 10017928Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse.
• 10018067Oct 7, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
• 10018062Oct 7, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow.
• 10018054Oct 7, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service kit available for wiper motor wiring.
• 10013402Oct 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Drive away shudder or vibration.
• 10018070Sep 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53.
• 10017865Jul 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10017873Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip.
• 10012965Feb 1, 2005Body and structure. Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
• 10012958Feb 1, 2005Engine cooling. Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299.
• 10018939Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow.
• 10016842Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine.
• 10013316Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
• 10013307Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406).
• 10014269Dec 27, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756, p0761 or p0771 after overhaul or installation of 2005 torqshift transmission.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.

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