Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 06213 | 06223 | 10019380 | White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l. *tt | 03/13/2006 | |
| 05B35 | 01/01/2006 | 10019024 | Customer satisfaction program 05b35 - the engine control modules may not be calibrated to the latest software levels, adversely affecting the performance and reliability of the engine. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
| 041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| 18845 | 09/01/2005 | 10018073 | Flutter noise on deceleration. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| 051713 | 10/07/2005 | 05249 | 10018062 | Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt | 12/14/2005 |
| 18525 | 04/01/2005 | 10017875 | Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, mil on, and diagnostic trouble codes p2263, p0299, or p0401. *tt | 12/06/2005 | |
| 18749 | 07/01/2005 | 10017870 | High pressure oil leak at an injector. a hard start, or no start condition with low or no injection control pressure (icp) - service tip. *tt | 12/06/2005 | |
| 18884 | 10/01/2005 | 10017810 | Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip. *tt | 12/01/2005 | |
| 05215 | 10/31/2005 | 10017806 | Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt | 11/30/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 052623 | 01/01/2006 | 0638 | 10019385 | Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt | 03/13/2006 |
| 05249 | 01/01/2005 | 052623 | 10018939 | Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt | 01/25/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 0714 | 10021236 | Lack of cooling fan operation. *kb | 03/23/2007 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-10-23-5 | 11/17/2010 | 10039130 | Ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. there may be two trouble codes stored. the problem may be caused by aftermarket generators installed or modifications to the front end driv | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-10-23-5 | 11/17/2010 | 10039130 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-08-18-2 | 06/01/2009 | 10029205 | Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. * | 06/26/2009 | |
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| 0754 | 10021462 | Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start. *kb | 04/27/2007 | ||
| 06229 | 10021234 | 6.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140. *kb | 03/23/2007 | ||
| 19375 | 09/01/2006 | 10021229 | Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine. *kb | 03/23/2007 | |
| 19247 | 06/01/2006 | 10021173 | Oil flow from the base engine oil pump. *kb | 03/19/2007 | |
| 061811 | 06258 | 10021165 | Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l. *kb updated 07-25-07. *kb | 03/15/2007 | |
| 061612 | 10021055 | Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8l. *kb | 02/27/2007 | ||
| 06189 | 10021045 | Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8l engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06. *kb | 02/26/2007 | ||
| 052625 | 01/01/2006 | 0697 | 10020069 | Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. *tt | 07/18/2006 |
| 0646 | 01/01/2006 | 10019915 | High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *tt | 05/12/2006 | |
| 042518 | 12/27/2004 | 05123 | 10014271 | Crank no start, hard start, runs rough at idle - 6.0l engine. *tt *sc | 04/29/2005 |
| 0531 | 02/21/2005 | 10012947 | Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| 18397 | 02/01/2005 | 10012958 | Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| 031404 | 08/23/2004 | 04161 | 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. | 01/06/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TSB-08-26-3 | 06/01/2009 | 10028826 | Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| TSB-08-18-6 | 09/01/2008 | 10027985 | Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *pe | 02/25/2009 | |
| 19728 | 04/01/2007 | 10022243 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
| 06176 | 10021231 | High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l engines. *kb | 03/23/2007 | ||
| 05139 | 01/01/2005 | 10016842 | Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine. *sc | 10/12/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TSB-08-16-13 | 05/01/2009 | 10028730 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
| 18694 | 06/01/2005 | 10017873 | Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip. *tt | 12/06/2005 | |
| 18069 | 08/01/2004 | 10011181 | Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt | 01/07/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TSB-08-16-13 | 05/01/2009 | 10028730 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
| 08-2-11 | 03/01/2008 | 08-4-7 | 10024325 | 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08. *nj | 04/04/2008 |
| 06171 | 06183 | 10021232 | 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263. *kb | 03/23/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 07219 | 10/01/2007 | 10023855 | 6.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles. *nj | 02/06/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450 van. the contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking onto the engine. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he was advised that the coolant hose was fractured at the connection to the engine and cylinder heads. the mechanic could not replace the hose due to the part being on back order. the mechanic had to weld the hose to stop the leak but the repair did not remedy the issue. the manufacturer had not produced the part in over a year. the failure mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450 van. the contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking onto the engine. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he was advised that the coolant hose was fractured at the connection to the engine and cylinder heads. the mechanic could not replace the hose due to the part being on back order. the mechanic had to weld the hose to stop the leak but the repair did not remedy the issue. the manufacturer had not produced the part in over a year. the failure mileage was 115,000. kmj | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact 2005 ford e-450 van. the contact stated anti-freeze was leaking on the engine. the leaking anti-freeze could lead to a engine fire. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated the coolant hose breaks at the connection to the engine and cylinder heads. the mechanic could not replace the hose due to the part being on back order. the mechanic had to weld the hose to stop the leak but that did not remedy the issue. the manufacturer had not produced the part in over a year. the failure mileage was 115,000. jo | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 1 | 03/15/2005 | |
| Wheeled coach type i 4x4 2005 ford 350e 6 liter turbo diesel. unable to maintain adequate heat in patient compartment. compartment measures 80 degrees while temperature from cab measures 190 degrees. have done 4 tests of radiator fluid that tested positive for oil product in fluid. have now taken vehicle to 3 different certified ford service centers with no improvement. have been dealing with this problem since late october. neither wheeled coach or ford want to take responsibility for the problem. this problem is ongoing. a larger pump was installed, valves were changed, and they told us the head gaskets were okay. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 15000 | 157 | 11/09/2005 |
| Metrolift, the award winning transportation services provided for the disabled community of harris county texas by the metropolitan transit authority of harris county, texas (houston metro) has suffered unreasonable reductions in the quality of dependable service provided due to the very high level of engine problems in 2004-2005 ford e450 vans. metro has utilized the ford e-series para transit van as their vehicle of choice for two decades. until now, past usage history for the e-series van at metro has proven to be generally reliable. the current vehicle configuration with the 6.0 liter engine has proven to be mechanically undependable and precarious. we have been communicating with several different transit authorities. octa (orange county), island transit, marta, etc... and they have expressed similar concerns as we have. enclosed is a letter from thor industries addressed to mr. william ford, chairman of the board and ceo of ford motor company expressing serious safety and operating issues with the 6.0l diesel chassis. we have since learned that ford announced, they will be discontinuing producing the 6.0 liter engine and replace it with a more robust 6.4 liter engine. *nm | |||