2005 Ford F-550 SD Technical Service Bulletins

119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10019810Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
• 10019795Apr 28, 2006Electrical system. P0404 SERVICE TIP.
• 10019380Mar 13, 2006Engine cooling. White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l.
• 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).
• 10019388Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in - 6.0l.
• 10019378Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
• 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.
• 10019065Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Bearing & sensor assembly - abs sensor is available for service - base part number 2c204.
• 10019025Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Customer satisfaction program 05b32 - de-gas bottle fill level label and fluid level adjustment.
• 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.
• 10018957Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Mil on with dtc p0460 -- 6.0l.
• 10018953Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Service calibration update -- loss of rpm on deceleration -- 6.8l 3v. Various models including 2006 f-53 motorhome.
• 10018946Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l.
• 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.
• 10018736Nov 14, 2005Steering. Steering wheel oscillation (back and forth motion), immediately following front or rear wheel impacts (pavement joints, frost heaves, rough roads, etc).
• 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.
• 10018058Oct 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnostic trouble code p2106, harsh drive engagements, transmission shudder - 5.4l 3v engine.
• 10018054Oct 7, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service kit available for wiper motor wiring.
• 10013402Oct 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Drive away shudder or vibration.
• 10017810Oct 1, 2005Engine cooling. Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip.
• 10017809Oct 1, 2005Brakes. Trailer brake controller applications.
• 10018075Sep 23, 2005Engine cooling. Special field action 05l26 - vehicle noise emission control information label installation.
• 10017529Sep 21, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. New fuel vapor management system for certain vehicles with gas engines and standard duty carriers. Jerr-dan technical bulletin.
• 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.
• 10017870Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. High pressure oil leak at an injector. A hard start, or no start condition with low or no injection control pressure (icp) - service tip.
• 10017865Jul 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
• 10017930Jun 7, 2005Steering. Steering gear noise. Moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel, especially during left turns. Vehicles built prior to 11/24/2004 - 5.4l and 6.8l engine.
• 10017873Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip.
• 10017918May 1, 2005Engine cooling. High pressure pump o-ring available for concern related to a high pressure system oil leak.
• 10017913May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leak from the hydraulic clutch system - repairs/service tip.
• 10017910May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Front seal oil leak - misdiagnosed as oil pressure regulator oil leak.
• 10017897Apr 1, 2005Steering. Steering gear noise - 6.0l diesel engine - vehicles built before 11/24/2004.
• 10017877Apr 1, 2005Electrical system. The normal output voltage from the ford trailer brake controller on certain vehicles built after 3/23/05 has changed.
• 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.
• 10014644Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. 6.0 engine overheating with a snow plow installed on vehicles without the factory installed snow plow package.
• 10014640Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Front coil spring replacement on vehicles with lighter than intended front springs. Customer satisfaction program 04b25.
• 10013299Jan 24, 2005Engine cooling. Temperature gauge reads hot.
• 10018939Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow.
• 10018938Jan 1, 2005Wheels, Tires. Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10016865Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Lack of air conditioning cooling - climate control mode selection not working.
• 10016850Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Abs light on and possible dtcs c1175, c1236, p0500, p0503.
• 10016845Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340 and or p0344-5.4 3v engine.
• 10016842Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine.
• 10016817Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle leak-dana s-110 rear axle.

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