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2004 Ford F-550
2004 Ford F-550 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 1 Ford recalls » 90 TSBs » for the Ford F-550.
Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
- TSB #04238 -- STEERING GEAR NOISE - 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013407, NOVEMBER 29 2004)
- TSB #18020 -- STEERING SYSTEM NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT 2005 MODEL ADDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011178, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #05215 -- BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017806, OCTOBER 31 2005)
- TSB #04209 -- LOW POWER - COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED - OIL LEAK AT COLD SIDE CAC CONNECTIONS - 6.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT 12/15/2003 THROUGH 4/1/2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010724, OCTOBER 18 2004)
- TSB #17719 -- LOW POWER/BOOST DUE TO THE PLASTIC CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DUCT BLOWING OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008224, APRIL 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #18397 -- LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012958, FEBRUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #18362 -- 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). *TT (NHTSA ID #10013307, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #18306 -- OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER/OIL FILTER HOUSING - O-RING AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013429, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17406 -- LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008288, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #04165 -- HIGH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN DOWNSHIFTS - LACK OF ENGINE BRAKING - 5.4L AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. * AR (NHTSA ID #10011165, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #031404 -- 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. (NHTSA ID #10011162, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #04115 -- NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008255, JUNE 14 2004)
- TSB #17869 -- AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008263, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #0492 -- WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP ILLUMINATED AFTER DRAINING HEATED FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM) ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/1/2003 WITH 6.0L ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008548, MAY 17 2004)
- TSB #17683 -- ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008208, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17667 -- OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007424, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #04T03 -- SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION 04T03. DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10006439, JANUARY 16 2004)
- TSB #17530 -- MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007355, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17460 -- OIL LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM HEAD GASKET AREA. INCLUDING FORD F450/550 MY2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007317, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #02227 -- ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008310, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
- TSB #18069 -- LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011181, AUGUST 01 2004)
- TSB #17885 -- LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008269, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #17566 -- TURBO MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008129, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- TSB #03146 -- ENGINE OIL DILUTED WITH FUEL, RUNS ROUGH AND/OR A LOW POWER CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003746, MAY 17 2004)
- TSB #17472 -- LOW POWER CONDITION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES MY2003 FORD F450/550. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007321, JANUARY 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #0494 -- TURBO-INDUCED EXHAUST MOAN/DRONE AT 1600-1800 RPM ON 6.0L BUILT PRIOR TO 9/29/2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008549, MAY 17 2004)
- TSB #17774 -- EXHAUST LEAK NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008551, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #04184 -- TURBO-INDUCED EXHAUST MOAN/DRONE AT 1600-1800 RPM - 6.0L BUILT AFTER 9/29/2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013109, JANUARY 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- TSB #05417 -- INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014666, MARCH 07 2005)
- TSB #17568 -- NORMAL EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION) OPERATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008131, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- TSB #0554 -- USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014685, MARCH 21 2005)
- TSB #17320 -- BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008169, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- TSB #18217 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010731, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17534 -- WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008106, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17316 -- FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008166, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #04B24 -- 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. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012944, AUGUST 18 2005)
- TSB #042516 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014269, DECEMBER 27 2004)
- TSB #18209 -- HARSH/SLIPPING SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH/DELAYED ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010727, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #18051 -- DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011180, AUGUST 01 2004)
- TSB #17917 -- LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009334, JULY 01 2004)
- TSB #17874 -- DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008265, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #16915 -- EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002626, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17727 -- CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008228, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17643 -- HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007414, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17618 -- TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007400, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17624 -- VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND CLUNK/BUCK/JERK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007403, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17537 -- HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008109, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #17822 -- MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008571, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17540 -- VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND CLUCK/BUCK/JERK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008111, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #18376 -- A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013316, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #17351 -- HARSH DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO PARK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008179, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #17567 -- PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)/FICM/TCM REPROGRAMMING ERRORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008130, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17437 -- WHITE/GRAY SMOKE AND VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AFTER COLD START - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND BUCK/JERK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008298, DECEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03E03 -- EMISSIONS RECALL 03E03 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008282, DECEMBER 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- TSB #0536 -- 4X4 TRANSFER CASE JUMP OUT OF 4TH OR 4L - MANUAL SHIFT TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012951, FEBRUARY 21 2005)
- TSB #17829 -- TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008574, MAY 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0557 -- LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - SNOW PLOW EQUIPPED VEHICLES - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE GENERATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014688, MARCH 21 2005)
- TSB #18384 -- POPPING OR QUAVERING FROM RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013322, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #0471 -- WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008201, DECEMBER 31 2004)
- TSB #18226 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2614/P2617, MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR GLOW PLUG OR WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP FLICKER. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES AND EXCURSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010736, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #04174 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013116, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #17956 -- DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT (NHTSA ID #10011174, AUGUST 01 2004)
- TSB #17784 -- DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008556, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17701 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008215, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17704 -- DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008218, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17613 -- DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT (NHTSA ID #10007399, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17594 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT (NHTSA ID #10007391, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17535 -- LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008107, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17580 -- VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS (IN THE MIRROR ONLY), PARKING LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, CAB LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, OR DASH LIGHTS, WITH FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008140, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17553 -- LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008118, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17571 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT (NHTSA ID #10008134, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17569 -- NO CRANK/NO START WITH LOW TR-P VOLTAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008132, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17508 -- FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007341, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17522 -- CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE MISSES, BUCKS/JERKS OR LACKS POWER CONDITION - WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007352, JANUARY 01 2004)
