2004 Ford F-550 SD technical service bulletins
129 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Ford F-550 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...
- 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...
- Dtc's P006A or P132B - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06E17
- Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement
- 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
- Fuel conditioner
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp on
- Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start
- 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
- 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
- Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination
- Voluntary emission recall 05E15 - supplement #2
- SUPPLEMENT#3
- Diagnostic trouble code P0488 set after reflash
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles
- 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
- 4X4 transfer case jump out of 4TH or 4L - manual shift transfer case
- Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes P2263 or P0299
- Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit
- Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with EGR related...
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall
- Popping or quavering from radio on the AM band
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- 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
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0756, P0761 or P0771...
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Steering gear noise - 6.0L diesel engine
- Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area
- Steering system noise
- Oil leak at the engine oil cooler/oil filter housing - o-ring available for service
- Low power - cold side charge air cooler (CAC) disconnected - oil leak at cold side cac connections - 6.0L...
- Harsh/slipping shifts and/or harsh/delayed engagement into drive or reverse
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P2614/P2617, multiple driveability issues...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- 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 power and/or diagnostic trouble code P0299 or P2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip
- Low/oscillating line pressure or low/no pto torque due to incomplete pto wiring installation
- No start or constant engine misfire - fuel injection control module (FICM) diagnosis - 6.0L diesel
- Air induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 after turbocharger replacement
- Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition
- Water-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (HFCM) on vehicles built...
- 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
- Engine oil leaks at lower crankcase
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes P2614 and P2617
- Belt noise
- Low power/boost due to the plastic charge air cooler (CAC) duct blowing off
- Clunk or pop on initial engagement from reverse to drive at approximately 2-3 mph
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (IC)
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1871 or B1935 following ecs/rcm replacement
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P2614 (camshaft position output circuit...
- Transmission gear ratio error - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0730 on vehicles with torqshift transmission
- Various driveability concerns
- Harsh/slipping engagements, upshifts and/or downshifts on vehicles with torqshift - adaptive shift strategy
- Oil leak from front or rear of engine
- Climate control defaults to defrost
- Water in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel...
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0103 - air induction system water/snow deflector kit
- Harsh engagement or shift issues with pulsating cooler lines and erratic line pressure
- Various driveability concerns - torqshift harsh downshift and cluck/buck/jerk
- Low charging system voltage while snow plowing
- Turbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM
- PCM (powertrain control module)/ficm/TCM reprogramming errors
- Normal EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip
- No crank/no start with low tr-p voltage
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
- Various electrical concerns
- Special service instruction 04T03
- Oil leak that seems to be coming from head gasket area
- Low power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263
- False diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's set during use of active commands with wds
- Crank no start, runs rough, engine misses, bucks/jerks or lacks power condition - wiring harness chafing
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 RPM - 6.0L built after 9/29/2003
- Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips
- Emissions recall 03E03 - powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration
- White/gray smoke and various driveability concerns after cold start - torqshift harsh downshift and buck/jerk
- Wireless keypad inoperative - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Harsh disengagement when shifting from reverse to park
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
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