Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 05215 | 10/31/2005 | 10017806 | Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt | 11/30/2005 | |
| 04209 | 10/18/2004 | 10010724 | Low power - cold side charge air cooler (cac) disconnected - oil leak at cold side cac connections - 6.0l engine - vehicles built 12/15/2003 through 4/1/2004. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 17719 | 04/01/2004 | 10008224 | Low power/boost due to the plastic charge air cooler (cac) duct blowing off. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 18306 | 11/01/2004 | 10013429 | Oil leak at the engine oil cooler/oil filter housing - o-ring available for service. *tt | 04/18/2005 | |
| 18362 | 01/01/2005 | 10013307 | Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406). *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| 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 |
| 04165 | 08/23/2004 | 10011165 | High engine rpm between downshifts - lack of engine braking - 5.4l and manual transmission. * ar | 01/06/2005 | |
| 0492 | 05/17/2004 | 10008548 | Water-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (hfcm) on vehicles built prior to 11/1/2003 with 6.0l engine. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
| 02227 | 11/11/2002 | 10008310 | Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| 17406 | 09/01/2004 | 18147 | 10008288 | Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt | 07/26/2004 |
| 17869 | 06/01/2004 | 10008263 | Air induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 17683 | 04/01/2004 | 10008208 | Engine oil leaks at lower crankcase. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 04115 | 06/14/2004 | 04186 | 10008255 | No start or constant engine misfire - fuel injection control module (ficm) diagnosis - 6.0l diesel. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 17667 | 03/01/2004 | 10007424 | Oil leak from front or rear of engine. *tt | 06/22/2004 | |
| 17530 | 01/01/2004 | 10007355 | Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
| 17460 | 01/01/2004 | 10007317 | Oil leak that seems to be coming from head gasket area. including ford f450/550 my2003. *tt | 06/10/2004 | |
| 04T03 | 01/16/2004 | 10006439 | Special service instruction 04t03. demonstration/delivery hold on engine crankshaft. *tt | 05/03/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 17472 | 01/01/2004 | 10007321 | Low power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263. 6.0l diesel engine. also includes my2003 ford f450/550. *tt | 06/10/2004 | |
| 03146 | 05/17/2004 | 0493 | 10003746 | Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition. *tt | 10/29/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 17716 | 04/01/2004 | 10008221 | Belt noise. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 18069 | 08/01/2004 | 10011181 | Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt | 01/07/2005 | |
| 17885 | 06/01/2004 | 10008269 | Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263 after turbocharger replacement. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 17566 | 02/01/2004 | 10008129 | Turbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 04184 | 01/01/2004 | 10013109 | Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 rpm - 6.0l built after 9/29/2003. *tt | 04/07/2005 | |
| 17774 | 05/01/2004 | 10008551 | Exhaust leak noise. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
| 0494 | 05/17/2004 | 10008549 | Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 rpm on 6.0l built prior to 9/29/2003. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 05417 | 03/07/2005 | 10014666 | Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| 17568 | 02/01/2004 | 10008131 | Normal egr (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 0554 | 03/21/2005 | 10014685 | Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| 17320 | 11/01/2003 | 10008169 | Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 12000 | 2 | |
| While driving, the vehicle stalled. the consumer had the vehicle towed. please provide more information. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 40000 | ||
| I purchased a 2004 f550 ford truck in 2005 with 13,000 orginial miles. i statrted having problems at 40,000 miles when the warranty ran out. i have two major problems: (1) the liner in the fuel tank separated from the tank and went through the fuel system. i had to replace the tank, injectors, and injector pump. (2) the head gaskets blew and the truck has no power. i plan on repairing the gaskets this week. when driving at any speed, the truck suddenly stops. i have contacted my dealer and went through their assistance program. they did not help with the repairs. i have contacted ford's customer complaint division and experienced the same results. i spoke with several ford mechanics and the above two items are ongoing major problems. i am looking for immediate assistance with repairing the 6.0 diesel engine. the vehicle is unsafe to drive and a hazard to other drivers on the road. this is a severe highway safety issue. please contact me as soon as possible to resolve these problems. thanks. pat christoff 301-748-5466 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| 2004 ford model 5500 f series dump truck with 43,000 miles diesel fuel tank delamination & damage caused to motor. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2004 | 2 | ||
| While shifting, the transmission down shifted on its own. the transmission surged, and the vehicle blew out blue smoke. the consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ebp sensor needed to be replaced. *ak the engine loaded up with fuel, smoke, surging when down shifted when the brake was applied, and severe missing when gears went down to first, all occurred as the vehicle was in the tow haul position. when the problem occurred on ice or snow covered roads. *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 08/02/2007 | 6000 | 2 | 04/13/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f550. the contact had the head gasket replaced in his vehicle two weeks ago. the repair cost $800. in august of 2002, while driving 55 mph, the engine failed without warning. he stated that there have been multiple engine related failures over the four years that he has owned the vehicle such as the hoses, planetary gear, o-ring was replaced three or four times, head gaskets, wiring harness for the injectors, injectors, high pressure oil pump, clutch fan, egr cooler, oil cooler, turbo system, oxygen sensor, exhaust sensor, and lower radiator hose. the current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. updated 01/02/08. *lj | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 28000 | 1 | |
| On july 7 2006 at 8:00am i was notified by our branch manager in the hartford ct area that one of our trucks was totaled due to fire that burned down the truck overnight. our driver parked the truck at his driveway at hone at 10:00pm, and the fire took place at 2:00am, 4 hours after his arrival home. i went to see the truck and met the fire marshal of the town of colchester ct where the driver resides. the truck was completely burned, and according to the fire marshall the fire started at the turbo unit of the truck. this was a 2004 ford f550 cab-chassis truck vin number 1fdaf56p64ec65109 with 28,000 miles. it was under the 3 years 36,000 miles warranty of ford. i contacted ford and they had an independent engineering company that came to examine the truck. a report on their finding was issued to ford. based on this report ford issued a letter to me on august 11 2006. they claimed that no manufacturing defect was verified, and therefore ford is not responsible for the fire. based on these finding ford closed this case. it is very clear to anyone who looked at the truck. *nm | |||
| 10/24/2005 | 35158 | 1 | 12/20/2003 |
| Truck was taken to dealer for overheating problem. on the first trip out with the truck after being picked up from the dealership, the truck overheated and caught fire. extensive damage and neither dealership or ford want to investigate source of fire. truck was under warranty at the time of the incident. *nm | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 24000 | 1 | |
| The loss vehicle is a 2004 ford f-550 chassis with a tow body, white in color. a 7.3 liter power stroke turbo diesel engine powers the vehicle. the vehicle id number is 1fdaf56p94ec60924. mack towing owns the truck in miami, florida. the vehicle was being driven when the operator noticed the vehicle losing power and then stalled. he then noticed smoke and saw fire under the hood in the engine compartment. examination of the exterior revealed that the fire originated in the engine compartment, progressed to the exterior causing fire damage to the hood and both fenders. further examination of the exterior revealed that prior to this event exterior was in overall good condition all window glass was broken and melted due to the fire. the front tires and wheels were also present and damaged by fire. the rear tires and wheels were in good condition. the tire tread depth on the rear tires was 7/32 while the front was less. no components were noted as being missing from the exterior of the vehicle. examination of the interior of this vehicle revealed that the fire, which originated in the engine compartment, progressed into the interior totally destroying it. no components were noted as missing. examination of the engine compartment and the burn patterns noted that the point of origin was the right side firewall of the engine compartment. examination of the wiring found in this area noted many areas of damage which may have contributed to or been caused by the fire. the point of origin of the fire was at the position where the electric blower fan, motor and shroud had been before the fire, but were missing at the moment of the examination.. this spot was the mot heavily damaged point of the entire vehicle. examination of the engine and transmission found no signs of any oil leaks that contributed or to be caused by the fire. all other causes were eliminated as a cause for this fire. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | 07/07/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumers 2004 ford f550 sd stalled. the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 262257 | 1 | 01/25/2006 |
| While driving a ford f-550 that i bought used on 01-25-06 from hub city ford in lafayette, la...the engine lost power and stalled on a 65 mph. hwy (hwy 90). apparently...there is good cause to believe that an ignored recall on this specific truck is the exact reason for this dangerous failure. not to mention the now lost income from it being in the waiting line at hub city ford...where i had it towed. i was promised that all was inspected and in good working order prior to driving the truck off the lot. well...it wasn't. i chose to see if there were any recall issues with this truck's vin number at the ford recalls website... yes...this was what i saw: recalls results : be advised that this system tracks safety and emission recalls for which vehicles are subject to repair in the united states. for more information on ford motor company recalls or concerns you may be having with your vehicle, please contact your dealership directly. below you will find information regarding your affected vehicle. recalls listed 2004 ford f-550 1fdaw56p64ed99151 05e15 exhaust pressure sensor replacement, on-board diagnostic system and engine control modules recalibration from your website here: make : ford model : f550 super duty year : 2004 manufacturer : ford motor company nhtsa campaign id number : 05v270000 mfg's report date : jun 07, 2005 component: electrical system:wiring potential number of units affected : 180104 summary: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. remedy: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. ford recall no. 05s34. *nm | |||