2004 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Apr 4, 2023 Service bulletinFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
• Jul 13, 2020 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
• Feb 7, 2020 Service bulletinThis SKU is an Oil Dipstick
• Sep 2, 2019 Service bulletinConcern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as...
• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• Jun 1, 2018 Service bulletinVarious vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may...
• Sep 21, 2016 Service bulletinThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
• Aug 16, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2004-2014 F-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit noisy...
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 11S21
• Sep 9, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles...
• May 30, 2014 Service bulletinLincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from...
• Jul 10, 2012 Service bulletinFord/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and...
• Feb 1, 2011 Service bulletinFord: there may be chaffing on a wire harness between the clockspring and driver airbag which cause the...
• Aug 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord truck service campaign: in the case of the roushcharger for the F-150, the trucks calibration...
• Jun 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation,...
• Apr 1, 2008 Service bulletin1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
• Mar 1, 2008 Service bulletin4.6L/5.4L--MIL P0506 and/or P0505--HESITATION/loss of RPM/difficulty starting/low idle RPM
• Mar 1, 2008 Service bulletinIntermittent vehicle vibration--parking brake disengagement concerns
• Feb 1, 2008 Service bulletinErratic fuel gauge operation - MIL on --dtcs P040/P0463 or instrument cluster module DTC B1201--VEHICLES...
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinHigh pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage F-150)
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinSome 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
• Jul 25, 2007 Service bulletinRear axle tube fracture at center carrier
• Jul 13, 2007 Service bulletinVibration from the driveline at highway speeds
• Mar 19, 2007 Service bulletinShudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration
• Feb 27, 2007 Service bulletinSpark plug removal instructions - 5.4 3V
• Jan 16, 2007 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinSteering wheel shimmy/nibble at 100 km/h (60 mph) and greater speeds on vehicles built prior to 8/20/2003
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLimited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinVehicle/steering wheel vibration at 50 mph (80 km/h) or higher - steering wheel nibble at 65 mph (105...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletin1ST order vibration from the driveline at highway speeds
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinShudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinNeutral tow capability -- service kit requirements
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinVsm programming - service procedure update
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V and 5.4L 3V
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletin5.4L 3V with P030X and/or P0316 accompanied by spark knock
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinAlternate tires approved for off road use
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinNeutral tow capability - service kit requirements
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletin4X4 front differential bracket repair
• Dec 7, 2005 Service bulletinAn aluminum-backed butyl pad may have been added to the inside surface of the right hand side box outer...
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P1131 and/or P1151 - 4.2L engine
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Oct 31, 2005 Service bulletinBuck/jerk or surge - 6.0L vehicles built before 8/22/2005
• Oct 31, 2005 Service bulletinService procedure for repair or replacement of column shift cable
• Oct 31, 2005 Service bulletinFront brake roughness - shudder while braking
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinCoolant degas bottle overflow
• Oct 3, 2005 Service bulletinRough IDLE-5.4L 3V 4X2 supercab and supercrew
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P0488 set after reflash
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and electronic throttle control (ETC) lamps on with both diagnostic...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinFront tire wear on inside and/or outside edge
• Jun 1, 2005 Service bulletinLabel program 04L24-SUPPLEMENT#1-TIRE warranty coverage change
• Jun 1, 2005 Service bulletinRepeat brake shudder/vibration from the front brakes when braking
• Jun 1, 2005 Service bulletinService wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinFront end shudder/vibration when braking - vehicles built before 11/18/2004
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinSpeed control inoperative/intermittent operation - vehicles built before 5/17/2004
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinGuidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinUse of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinKeyless entry keypad inoperative
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinRough idle - 5.4L and 4.6L engines
• Mar 15, 2005 Service bulletinFord motor company has made a design change to the front brake line(s) on all F-150'S build 11/29/04 and later
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinCooling fan clutch noise - vehicles built prior to 10/1/2004 - 5.4L and 4.6L engines
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinMaf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with EGR system module (ESM)
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinPopping or quavering from radio on the AM band
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinVibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinDriveshaft slip-bump on deceleration or acceleration from a stop
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinMagnesium allow radiator core support - unique handling and repair procedures - service tips
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinCamshaft and lash adjuster design change on a 5.4L 3V engine
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinTicking noise from upper engine
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinLabel program 04L24
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0354
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinHesitation on acceleration and or erratic idle when coming to a stop
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinWater leak at passenger side lower a pillar
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinPaint bubbling on passenger side of pickup bed
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinSpeed control inoperative/intermittent operation
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinLow power - cold side charge air cooler (CAC) disconnected - oil leak at cold side cac connections - 6.0L...
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinHarsh/slipping shifts and/or harsh/delayed engagement into drive or reverse
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinIntermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinChatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns on vehicles equipped with the...
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinWater leak from high mount stop lamp
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinVibration 45 mph (72 km/h) and higher
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinFront end shudder/vibration when braking
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletin5.4L b-fuel engine may exhibit a no start condition when programming passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinTicking noise from upper engine
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinEngineering is currently investigating a rear axle whine condition
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinSplicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinHoot, moan, or whistle from cooling system at 2200 RPM
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinPower steering leak - service tip
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinAxle whine 40-60 mph
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWhine from power steering
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator on and/or ABS related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinEngine cooling fan noise that sounds like a rolling idle
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P2106
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinEvidence of oil in the air intake system
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinCd or CD6 radio overheating
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the PCM...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinEngine vibration during netural run up
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinMagnesium alloy radiator core support
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinRattling and/or squeaking noise coming from the power sliding rear window
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinSome lund international brand hood shields may contribute excessive noise and on occasion, unacceptable...
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinDriveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinVibration at highway speeds
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinChatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration from limited slip rear axle during low speed turns
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2106
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinCharging system warning indicator on with possible diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0622
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinHood flutter at highway speeds
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Dec 18, 2003 Service bulletinIsolation module plug in harness kit
• Dec 18, 2003 Service bulletinCertificate of completion
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinReturn of inventory
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinCharging system warning indicator on intermittently on vehicles built before 9/30/2003
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinDemonstration/delivery hold - special field action 03L17
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinHeritage F-150 4X2 with 8.8 inch rear axle - whine/howl noise from rear axle
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinCAN not shift transmission out of park caused by an open fuse F2.14
• Nov 25, 2003 Service bulletinRecommended 12V switched accessory sources
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinBed extender component replacement service tip
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinCorrect lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinUnable to open the door with the inside door handle condition, although the exterior handle works properly
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinInaccurate ambient temperature reading and/or poor air conditioning performance
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinCharging system warning indicator on with possible diagnostic trouble code P0622
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinLack of power with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2106...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinCharging system warning indicator on following alternator replacement
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinSome vehicles built before 9/16/03 equipped with a 4.6L/5.4L engine and 4R75E transmission may exhibit the...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0606 with/without other dtcs
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinWhistling noise from front of vehicle above 50 mph
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinInside door handle inoperative
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinSteering wheel nibble at 60 mph and higher
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1233, with or without any driveability...