2004 Ford F-250 SD technical service bulletins
88 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Ford F-250 SD.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
- This SKU is a Transmission Line
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist
- Concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as...
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
- Ford: the restraint control module (RCM) when using vcm II, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic...
- Ford trucks service campaign: vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations...
- 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
- 6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips
- 1999-2008 F250-F550 super duty 4X4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4X4
- 6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty,...
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes
- 6.0L diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct
- Dtc's P006A or P132B - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06E17
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits
- Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start
- 6.0L oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation
- 6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke,...
- Lack of cooling fan operation
- Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes P0103
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation
- Driveability issues and/or DTC P132B, P006A immediately after reprogramming
- Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump
- Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement
- Oil flow from the base engine oil pump
- Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if PCM is reprogrammed - service tip
- Lack of power or MIL on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics
- P0404 service tip
- Voluntary emission recall 06E17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. corrosion may exist at the...
- White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp
- Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements
- Fuel conditioner
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp on
- Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start
- Drive away shudder or vibration
- Service kit available for wiper motor wiring
- Diagnostic trouble code P0488 and/or P1334 with no driveability symptoms, harsh shift and/or transmission...
- Coolant degas bottle overflow
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode
- Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park
- Voluntary emission recall 05E15 - supplement #2
- Diagnostic trouble code P0488 set after reflash
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Lack of power and/or DTC P2263 or P0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip
- Intermittent crank no start due to an EGR throttle plate that is stuck closed
- Dtc's P0488 (EGR throttle position range/performance) and/or P1334 (EGR throttle position sensor minimum...
- Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, MIL on, and diagnostic trouble codes P2263,...
- RPM surge at idle; audible EGR surge; low power/smoke/rough idle following a cold start that corrects...
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Low battery voltage - snow plow equipped vehicles - 6.0L diesel with single generator
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with EGR related...
- Low power-cold side charge air cooler (CAC) disconnected-oil leak at cac CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES built...
- Diesel exhaust smell in CAB-6.0L engine
- Oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler (CAC) DUCT-6.0L diesel engine
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0756, P0761 or P0771...
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area
- Steering system noise
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- High engine RPM between downshifts - lack of engine braking - 5.4L and manual transmission
- Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost
- DTC U1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (IC)
- Delayed/harsh forward or reverse engagements
- Low RPM, buck/jerk, miss, stumble after deceleration down long grade with the cruise control engaged
- Low/oscillating line pressure or low/no pto torque due to incomplete pto wiring installation
- Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 RPM on 6.0L built prior to 9/29/2003
- Excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop
- Exhaust leak noise
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Door ajar light working improperly after vehicle security module replacement
- Manual transmission fluid leak
- Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) transfer case
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips
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