2004 Ford Ranger Technical Service Bulletins

34 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Ford Ranger. 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.

• 10240415Jul 27, 2023Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
• 10209374Mar 28, 2022Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 may not have received the claimed repairs.
• 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…
• 10057596Oct 22, 2014Air bags. Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator replacement. 06/11/15 *ta.
• 10021051Feb 27, 2007Engine cooling. Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt.
• 10020173Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
• 10019947Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
• 10018934Jan 1, 2006Other or unknown. Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
• 10017936Jun 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers - vehicles built before 4/1/2005.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10013306May 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2. *tt supplement #3.
• 10017899Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. No 3rd gear, dtc p0733 (3rd gear incorrect ratio) and flashing tcil - vehicles built prior to 9/23/2004.
• 10017894Apr 1, 2005Air bags. Squeak or rattle from the passenger air bag.
• 10017891Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
• 10017889Apr 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Brake lamp concerns.
• 10014693Mar 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. High idle between shifts or in neutral - 4.0l engine with manual transmission.
• 10014692Mar 21, 2005Electrical system. Spark knock during acceleration - 4.0l engine.
• 10014691Mar 21, 2005Vehicle speed control. Surging sensation during cruise at steady speeds of 35-50 mph (56-80 km/h) - 4.0l engine.
• 10012954Feb 21, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt web stop button service.
• 10012949Feb 21, 2005Engine cooling. Hard start or flooding during cold start on 2.3l engine.
• 10018950Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Mil on with various misfire related dtc's p0300-p0306 and p0316 - 3.0l-2v vulcan engine.
• 10018938Jan 1, 2005Wheels, Tires. Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10013315Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. High idle at cold start.
• 10013308Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Hard start or flooding when engine is cold.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014618Dec 1, 2004Electrical system. Abs dtc c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module.
• 10014616Dec 1, 2004Engine cooling. Hard start or flooding when engine is cold.
• 10013414Nov 29, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
• 10013385Nov 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield wipers do no park when switched off - vehicles built prior to 3/31/2004.
• 10013370Nov 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Back glass push out.
• 10013369Nov 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
• 10011169Sep 6, 2004Brakes. Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes.

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