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TSB List for the 2004 Ford E-250

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 E-250 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STEERING

    • TSB #DOR-X8B9R-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148820

      This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #17695

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008212

      STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE 50-65 MPH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17211

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004072

      A BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING, NOTED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS/TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #05248

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018941

      VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #04N03

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010545

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04N03. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #071110

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022675

      BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05215

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017806

      BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05185

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018056

      RPM SURGE AT IDLE - AUDIBLE EGR SURGE - LOW POWER/EXHAUST SMOKE/ROUGH IDLE FOLLOWING COLD START - HIGH RPM IN BATTERY CHARGE PROTECTION MODE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0488 AND P1334 - 6.0L ENGINE. Read More »

    • TSB #051713

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018062

      COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18845

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018073

      FLUTTER NOISE ON DECELERATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18734

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017864

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0488 SET AFTER REFLASH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18598

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017911

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #18525

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017875

      BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06213

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019380

      WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #19375

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021229

      WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #19247

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021173

      OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #052625

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020069

      MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18397

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012958

      LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18362

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013307

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #17597

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007392

      LOW ENGINE RPM AND/OR OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS WHEN PERFORMING A LONG DECELERATION IN MANUAL SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. CUT-AWAY/CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 2/27/2004. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #18694

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017873

      LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18069

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011181

      LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17885

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008269

      LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #ASI-44404

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055629

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #19728

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022243

      LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #05139

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016842

      DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #03146

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003746

      ENGINE OIL DILUTED WITH FUEL, RUNS ROUGH AND/OR A LOW POWER CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #052623

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019385

      COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0525

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012935

      COOLANT LEAK FROM THE FRONT HEATER CORE. VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 01/20/2004 AND 05/29/2004. 6.0L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05249

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018939

      COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #19621

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021621

      LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #062318

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020671

      SLOW FUEL FILL ON VEHICLES WITH A 4.6L OR 5.4L ENGINE AND MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #19015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019075

      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. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #04B24

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012944

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #042516

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014269

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18250

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010743

      INTERMITTENT CLUNK ON 3-2 DOWNSHIFT DURING COASTDOWN/TIP-IN. OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-150, E-SERIES AND EXPEDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18051

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011180

      DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17874

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008265

      DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17727

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008228

      CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SSM 51909

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243490

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44534

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056196

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #18822

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018070

      TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18376

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013316

      A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03261

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008279

      NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #ASI-44404

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055629

      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. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #04266

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014275

      A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #17905

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009332

      MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #04194

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010715

      WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0582

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017921

      DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AND A/C NOT COOLING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18101

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013243

      INSUFFICIENT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT FOR MODIFIED VEHICLE USE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18115

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013246

      VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS HARD START, NO START, HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, ERRATIC SHIFTS, AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. Read More »

    • TSB #17949

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009345

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2195, P2916, P2197 AND/OR P2198. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17820

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008570

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2195 AND/OR P2197. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17733

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008234

      RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) CONNECTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17631

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007406

      AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1866 OR B1935. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03236

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008155

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 AND/OR B1920 AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET HIGH CURRENT DEVICES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #19082

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019810

      LACK OF POWER OR MIL ON - TURBOCHARGER STICKING - REVISED DIAGNOSTICS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #19019

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019079

      LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE ALTERNATOR. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #19527

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022232

      HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #18735

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017865

      HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #0484

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008545

      CHASSIS COMPONENT TORQUE UPDATE FOR E-COATED FRAMES. *TT Read More »

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