2004 Ford Thunderbird Technical Service Bulletins

16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird. 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.

• 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…
• 10048099Aug 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird, 05-06 mustang, 06-08 fusion, 04-05 explorer, 05-06 expedition, 05-07 f-150; 2003-06 ls, 06 zephyr, 05-06 navigator; 06-08 milan.
• 10026402May 20, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and on 2003 my vehicles only , engine valve cover gaskets.
• 10022290Apr 19, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached.
• 10017925Jun 7, 2005Body and structure. Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
• 10013371Jun 7, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135.
• 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.
• 10017917May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
• 10017898Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004.
• 10014703Mar 1, 2005Body and structure. Moisture in storage compartment.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014594Dec 1, 2004Steering. Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking.
• 10013401Nov 15, 2004Brakes. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
• 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine cooling. Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
• 10011159Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.

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