2005 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
95 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2005 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick
- Concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as...
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may...
- When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2004-2014 F-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit noisy...
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from...
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling...
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and...
- Ford: there may be chaffing on a wire harness between the clockspring and driver airbag which cause the...
- Ford truck service campaign: in the case of the roushcharger for the F-150, the trucks calibration...
- Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation,...
- Ford lincoln service campaign: customer satisfaction program 07M08: certain 2005 model year F-150, f-super...
- 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
- 4.6L/5.4L--MIL P0506 and/or P0505--HESITATION/loss of RPM/difficulty starting/low idle RPM
- Intermittent vehicle vibration--parking brake disengagement concerns
- Erratic fuel gauge operation - MIL on --dtcs P040/P0463 or instrument cluster module DTC B1201--VEHICLES...
- High pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage F-150)
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Rear axle tube fracture at center carrier
- Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds
- Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration
- Spark plug removal instructions - 5.4 3V
- Stumble on heavy deceleration and/or tip - out in manual 2 - 5.4L 3V with 4R75E
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349
- Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
- Vehicle/steering wheel vibration at 50 mph (80 km/h) or higher - steering wheel nibble at 65 mph (105...
- 1ST order vibration from the driveline at highway speeds
- Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements
- Vsm programming - service procedure update
- Diagnostic trouble codes P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V and 5.4L 3V
- 5.4L 3V with P030X and/or P0316 accompanied by spark knock
- Alternate tires approved for off road use
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements
- 4X4 front differential bracket repair
- An aluminum-backed butyl pad may have been added to the inside surface of the right hand side box outer...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0L vehicles built before 8/22/2005
- Service procedure for repair or replacement of column shift cable
- Front brake roughness - shudder while braking
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P061B and/or P2106 after cold start and rapid...
- Coolant degas bottle overflow
- MIL on-various driveability CONDITIONS-5.4L 3-VALVE engine-vehicles built before 4/20/2005
- Trailer brake controller applications
- Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip
- A low brake pedal
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Harsh 3-2 downshift between 17-25 mph (27-40 km/h) - no dtcs - 4R75E automatic transmission - vehicles...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and/or various driveability conditions - 5.4L 3-VALVE engine -...
- Steering column rattle/clunking while driving over rough surfaces and when turning the steering wheel
- Front tire wear on inside and/or outside edge
- Label program 04L24-SUPPLEMENT#1-TIRE warranty coverage change
- Repeat brake shudder/vibration from the front brakes when braking
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
- Intermittent concerns of MIL on with various dtcs hard start long crank runs rough and or no crank
- Park brake drag issue that presents itself as a vehicle shudder to the customer
- Front end shudder/vibration when braking - vehicles built before 11/18/2004
- Rear axle noise repair
- Keyless entry keypad inoperative
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061B and/or P2106 after...
- Cooling fan clutch noise - vehicles built prior to 10/1/2004 - 5.4L and 4.6L engines
- False ABS activation or an ABS light on with DTC C1175 or C1236 or DTC C1230 or C1237
- Axle whine howl
- Fast idle after cold start
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with EGR system module (ESM)
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- Rear axle noise repair
- Hard start/long crank, rough idle, engine idle misfire-mil-dtcs P0300 through P0308, P0171, P0172, P0174,...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340 and or P0344-5.4 3V engine
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
- Driveshaft slip-bump on deceleration or acceleration from a stop
- Weld bonding procedure
- Body repair procedure using mig welding for weld bonding
- Magnesium allow radiator core support - unique handling and repair procedures - service tips
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Camshaft and lash adjuster design change on a 5.4L 3V engine
- Ticking noise from upper engine
- Label program 04L24
- Audible driveline moan above 45 mph (72 km/h) during acceleration or coasting - vehicles built 8/20/2004...
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Powerfold mirrors appear loose or will not lock in place - service tip
- Paint bubbling on passenger side of pickup bed
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Engine vibration during netural run up
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