2004 Ford F-550 SD Technical Service Bulletins

69 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Ford F-550 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.
• 10022295Jul 25, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17.
• 10020150Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement.
• 10019810Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10017928Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10017806Oct 31, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005.
• 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.
• 10018060Oct 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnostic trouble code p0488 and/or p1334 with no driveability symptoms, harsh shift and/or transmission engagements.
• 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.
• 10017996Aug 18, 2005Engine cooling. Voluntary emission recall 05e15 - supplement #2. Exhaust pressure sensor replacement, on-board diagnostic system and engine control module recalibrations.
• 10012944Aug 18, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination. Customer satisfaction program 04b24. Transmission reverse planet replacement. *tt supplement #1 and #2. *tt supplement #3.
• 10016823Aug 17, 2005Equipment. Customer satisfaction program 05b29: supplement#3. Charge air cooler duct replacement.
• 10017865Jul 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
• 10017864Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0488 set after reflash.
• 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.
• 10017912May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Dtc's p0488 (egr throttle position range/performance) and/or p1334 (egr throttle position sensor minimum stop performance) setting after pcm reprogramming.
• 10017911May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent crank no start due to an egr throttle plate that is stuck closed. The engine may seem like it has no compression due to a faster than normal cranking speed of greater than 200 rpm. Dtc p0488 or p1334 may or may not be present.
• 10017879Apr 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Rpm surge at idle; audible egr surge; low power/smoke/rough idle following a cold start that corrects after engine is warm; surge on resume with speed control; intake flutter sound at steady state throttle, just before downshift, on automatic transmission vehicles; buck/jerk surge on manual trans vehicles.
• 10017875Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, mil on, and diagnostic trouble codes p2263, p0299, or p0401.
• 10014688Mar 21, 2005Electrical system. Low battery voltage - snow plow equipped vehicles - 6.0l diesel with single generator.
• 10014685Mar 21, 2005Engine cooling. Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine.
• 10014666Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
• 10012951Feb 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4x4 transfer case jump out of 4th or 4l - manual shift transfer case.
• 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.
• 10018938Jan 1, 2005Wheels, Tires. Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10016842Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine.
• 10016809Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Low power-cold side charge air cooler (cac) disconnected-oil leak at cac connections-6.0l-vehicles built 4/1/2004 through 2/15/2005.
• 10014275Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.

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